Research

A specially adapted rehabilitation programme improved the balance of MS patients, as well as lowering levels of dizziness and fatigue

Scientists have identified a biological clue that could help clinicians identify which diabetic macular oedema patients will respond best to treatment

Sweden leads an annual tally of contact lens penetration across 11 European nations, while Spain has the lowest proportion of contact lens wearers. OT  talks with optometrists based in Stockholm and Madrid for their take on the trend

Researchers have discovered that South African clawed frog embryos can regenerate their eyes following injury

Do you have an image from childhood that is as clear as yesterday? Eye movements could be key to these engrained memories

Researchers report that their machine learning system can perform at a similar level to a well-trained ophthalmologist

Small changes within the blood vessels of the eye could give clinicians clues about a patient’s risk of developing memory problems

Researchers have used a special microscope to detect changes in corneal nerve density

A year-long US trial involving 349 dry eye patients finds omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is ineffective in the treatment of dry eye disease

"This is an exciting area because it gives patients hope that there may be something that can be done to stop them going blind or even to restore their vision"