Research

New research has outlined a rise in the number of people diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension

UK scientists have highlighted the potential of low molecular weight dextran-sulphate for treating open angle glaucoma

New research has investigated the effect of eye drops containing manuka honey on meibomian gland dysfunction

Scientists may be able to predict who is at risk of dementia by studying the vision of patients with Parkinson’s

Cardiff University scientists are exploring which genes increase the risk of becoming severely short-sighted

Alberto Recchioni discusses his PhD research, which examines the effect of corneal refractive surgery on the ocular surface

UK study looks into the feasibility of self-performed visual field tests for glaucoma patients

King’s College London researchers are developing patches that mimic a functioning macula

Sarah Campion, director of engagement at Fight for Sight, tells OT  about the charity’s Time to Focus research report, which is calling for a doubling of investment in eye health research over the next decade

“The larger the number of patients we observe and treat, the more we will learn and the faster we will reach a cure for this devastating condition”