Science and vision
Scientists develop mini retinas using stem cells
King’s College London researchers are developing patches that mimic a functioning macula
Optometrists encouraged to make patients aware of dry AMD study
“The larger the number of patients we observe and treat, the more we will learn and the faster we will reach a cure for this devastating condition”
Spooky stats: one in four young people would wear fake contact lenses as part of Halloween costume
New research by Optegra has revealed that four in ten survey participants were not aware that novelty contact lenses can harm eye health
Nobel Prize awarded to scientists who discovered ‘genetic scissors’
The gene editing technology CRISPR has potential in the treatment of inherited eye conditions
Contact lens practice questionnaire launched
UK and Italian researchers collaborate on clinical study looking at impact of COVID-19 on contact lens practice
MiSight: one in four children experience minimal myopia progression
New results reveal that 23% of children fitted with MiSight 1 day contact lenses experienced a refractive change of less than -0.25D over six years
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High quality, current data on eye health and also hearing loss is needed so the UK can plan future services in the most effective way
Long reads
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Research
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Research
“She had never seen her child’s face before”
100% Optical delegates heard how a Kenyan woman was unnecessarily blind for more than two decades as part of Dr Andrew Bastawrous’ keynote address
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Technology
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Technology