Research
News and features covering the latest research developments in optometry and optics
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The eyes of patients with age-related macular degeneration contain high levels of amyloid beta
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New research has supported the effectiveness of lateral flow tests as businesses with fewer than 50 employees become eligible for free COVID-19 workplace testing
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Researchers are exploring whether medication could be repurposed to restore the function of the optic nerve
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Close to a quarter of scholars listed in an international ranking of leading optometry researchers are based in the UK
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Patients with colour vision deficiencies may be able to see a wider range of hues by wearing hydrogel contact lenses infused with gold nanoparticles
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New research has highlighted the potential of optical coherence tomography scans in revealing signs of heart disease
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BMJ Case Reports authors have described their treatment of a severely malnourished patient with a history of alcoholism
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Scientists in Northern India have suggested that spectacle wearers have a two to three times lower risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who do not wear glasses
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Ocular MRI scans of 129 patients with a history of severe COVID-19 revealed nine patients had macular nodules
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Landmark report highlights connection between poor eye health and an increased risk of mortality