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Scientists generate retinal endothelial cells from stem cells

Researchers from Duke University in the US found that the lab-grown cells helped to regenerate blood vessels and restore retinal function in mice

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02 Jul

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More than half of Taiwanese five-year-olds myopic or pre-myopic

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01 Jul

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Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

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30 Jun

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A personal mission to translate promising glaucoma research into effective treatments

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25 Jun

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Website launched to raise public awareness of rare parasitic eye infection

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24 Jun

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A statistical snapshot of the global eye care workforce

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22 Jun

Matt Campbell of the University of Sunderland with Chris Whitty Chief Medical Officer for England

Professor Chris Whitty highlights “ambitious research agenda” of planned ophthalmic research institute

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15 Jun

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Cosmetic-related eye injuries among US teenagers increase post-pandemic

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12 Jun

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Survey seeks views on accessibility of NHS App

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11 Jun

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Cardiff University to host British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science

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11 Jun

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NHS data provides snapshot of prescribing volumes and costs in England

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09 Jun

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Keratitis outbreak linked to environmental mould at New York eye clinic

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08 Jun

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Investigating the effect of tear film dynamics on OCT scan quality

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08 Jun

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The advantages of whole-genome testing for inherited eye disease

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03 Jun

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Study finds obesity increases risk of astigmatism in young people

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02 Jun

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

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02 Jun

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ABDO releases white paper on children’s vision

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02 Jun

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Myopia in the spotlight with Dr Monica Jong

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02 Jun 8 min read

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Mapping the genetic architecture of the human eye

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01 Jun

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An overview of AI applications in ophthalmology

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29 May

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New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

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27 May

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Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

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26 May

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A contact lens to treat depression?

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22 May

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Using AI to predict risk of osteoporosis from retinal scans

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22 May

Survey explores delivery of therapeutic laser by optometrists

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21 May

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Expert: climate change may influence frequency and spread of parasitic eye infection

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21 May 7 min read

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Exploring trends in vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy over two decades

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19 May

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