Science and vision

Research

Unravelling the mystery of why some patients with high IOP avoid glaucoma

Increased antioxidant capacity may explain how some patients with ocular hypertension are shielded from glaucomatous neurodegeneration

by Selina Powell

Gene therapy as a potential treatment for glaucoma

University of Bristol researchers have treated a mouse model of glaucoma using a single gene therapy injection

by Selina Powell

COVID-19: researchers map where virus begins spread in body

Scientists have identified two nose cell types as likely initial infection points, while the cornea and intestine also contain viral entry proteins

by Selina Powell

Technology

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Facebook and EssilorLuxottica partner for smart glasses project

The two companies plan to develop a new generation of smart glasses under the Ray-Ban brand for a 2021 launch

by Kimberley Young

Airedale Hospital opens new operation unit

With the new SurgiCube unit, patients will be able to have cataract surgeries more quickly, easily and safely, the hospital suggests

by Kimberley Young

Hull University Hospital opens state-of-the-art eye surgery suite

The Bausch + Lomb refractive laser eye surgery suite represents a “first for the NHS,” hospital leaders suggest

by Kimberley Young

Optos awarded funding to explore AI applications within NHS

The Fife company will conduct a clinical study to explore the potential of automatic grading within the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

by Selina Powell

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