Research
News and features covering the latest research developments in optometry and optics
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A blood sample taken from the mother before birth can determine with close to 100% accuracy whether the baby will develop eye cancer
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Hong Kong researchers report 21% of patients have at least one recent-onset symptom of dry eye disease
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Researchers highlight the nasal spray is able to stop the spread of all COVID-19 variants of concern, including alpha, beta, gamma and delta
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Clinicians have encouraged laser eye surgery patients to tape the upper mask edge to the nasal bridge to avoid corneal trauma
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The latest instalment in OT ’s video series provides a quick look at some of the latest papers in optometry science
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Scientists determined that that the virus can be detected on the conjunctiva and tears of patient with COVID-19
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Ophthalmologists presented research exploring the relationship between screen time and eye strain at the AAO annual meeting in November
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Analysis reveals reduction in COVID-19 infections following introduction of mandatory eye protection
A systematic review has examined the effect of eye protection on viral transmission
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US emergency department data has revealed a reduction in the number of patients seeking treatment for conjunctivitis following the pandemic
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Physicists have analysed the droplets generated during a common test for glaucoma to assess the risk of viral transmission