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29.06.2011
Many schoolchildren "suffering from eye problems" By Alexa Kaczka
A new study has found that up to a third of schoolchildren in India may be suffering from sight problems which require vision correction.
The report, carried out by two members of the Indian Institute of Management and printed in the Times of India, suggests that 31... Read more
29.06.2011
Subaru launches new eyesight technology By Adrian Galbreth
Car manufacturer Subaru has launched what it hopes will be the next step in road safety - the Eyesight system.
The technology is implemented in the front of each car and can register pedestrians, cyclists and other road users as the driver is moving down a... Read more
28.06.2011
Awareness of child vision issues "needs to be greater" By Alexa Kaczka
There needs to be greater awareness of vision problems among children in order to prevent long-term sight issues developing, two experts have warned.
Manish Sharma and Manish Jobanputra, founders of Fine Feather, which looks at health issues affecting children, said... Read more
29.06.2011
Quality of vision "decided well before birth" By Adrian Galbreth
The quality of a person's eyesight is often decided long before they are born, a breakthrough new study carried out in the US has found.
According to researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, a pattern of spontaneous activity within the brain which occurs... Read more
29.06.2011
Lack of time outdoors "affecting people"s vision" By Alexa Kaczka
The increase in the number of people with poor vision across the planet is probably due to the fact that consumers are spending less time outdoors, one expert has theorised.
According to Dr Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist and author, speaking to NPR.org, the... Read more
28.06.2011
Cause of hereditary blindness discovered By Adrian Galbreth
Experts have discovered the cause of hereditary blindness in humans, in a development which could have major implications for thousands of people across the planet.
A study published in Human Molecular Genetics and carried out by experts from Ruhr-University,... Read more
30.06.2011
Expert: Eye tests can enable early treatment By Alexa Kaczka
Undergoing an eye test is a great way of identifying eye problems and can enable the early treatment of them, according to one vision expert.
Dr Anna Kwartz, from the College of Optometrists, said that eye problems can plague many people's lives and it is... Read more
28.06.2011
Eye tests "the most important things" for diabetes patients By Alexa Kaczka
Having an eye test is one of the most important things that people with diabetes can do, according to one expert on the subject
Dr David Buckle, medical director at NHS Berkshire West, said it is vital that people suffering from the condition have their eyes... Read more
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