Research

Technology that has the potential to double the number of people who receive corneal transplants has been used in the UK for the first time

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables could help to ward off age-related cataracts, according to new meta-analysis

A comprehensive study of the weight of human lenses across different age ranges has concluded that two distinct growth phases occur

A 36-year-old patient presented at hospital with redness, pain and diminishing vision in his left eye

Australian researchers observed a significant reduction in motor vehicle accidents among more than 2800 older drivers after cataract surgery

Edinburgh clinicians have described the case of a young patient who developed cataracts in both eyes as a result of undiagnosed type 1 diabetes

New research has highlighted that older, non-white, less affluent individuals with lower education levels are less likely to afford glasses

An independent report marking the NHS’ 70th year sheds light on how the UK’s healthcare system compares with its international peers

From blood drops to a device that makes patients shed tears, OT  chronicles the latest innovations and research in dry eye disease

A new report analysed the medical records of 56,510 UK-based diabetes patients aged 40 or over