Research
News and features covering the latest research developments in optometry and optics
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US research has investigated the link between vision screening and motor vehicle collisions in older adults
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Women over the age of 18 with regular periods are invited to fill in a questionnaire investigating whether vision is affected during the menstrual cycle
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Individuals with age-related macular degeneration and cataracts could be falsely diagnosed with a mild cognitive impairment
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Research published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that 98% of patients found the Moorfields Eye Hospital technology easy or very easy to use
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Participants are asked to identify common objects that appear briefly on a screen and recognise approaching road signs
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To use the technology, the patient fixates on a smiley face while the device simultaneously scans both retinas
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Ahead of National Eye Health Week, research has painted a “stark picture” of the impact of the pandemic on eye health in the UK
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Women in their first trimester of pregnancy are invited to complete online surveys investigating whether pregnancy affects vision
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Scientists may be able to predict who is at risk of dementia by studying the vision of patients with Parkinson’s
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New research explores how optometrists decide when to prescribe spectacles to school-age children