Research

Differences in admissions patterns may be to blame for the “weekend effect” in UK hospitals

Novartis’ Luxturna has been recommended as an option for treating patients with RPE65-mediated retinal dystrophies

The number of patients with age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma is set to grow in line with an ageing population. OT  speaks with Hemal Mehta and Sally Ameen for insight on the latest treatment approaches

Smokers offered cash payments or vouchers were more likely to stub out the habit, according to a new Cochrane systematic review

The Moorfields glaucoma service director discusses a non-invasive glaucoma treatment that could reduce the need for eye drops

University College London Hospital has developed an algorithm capable of predicting 90% of patients who skip appointments

New research suggests that spending more than six hours of each waking day sitting or lying down is a “major public health issue”

The first of its kind qualitative study was funded by the RNIB

Up to 5000 type 2 diabetes patients will follow an 800-calorie daily diet of soup and smoothies in the hope of reversing the disease