Research

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

The new chart could help to reduce the potential for inconsistent sight test results

Consuming a higher amount of calcium rich foods, such as cheese and yoghurt, may have a protective effect, but scientists say further research is needed

A simple injection enabled rodents to see light beyond the visible spectrum

A young mother presented with herpes simplex keratitis triggered by lactation-aggravated malnutrition and anaemia

US researchers are developing a gel that could one day reduce the need for corneal transplant surgery

The Norfolk & Norwich senior specialist registrar discusses the pitfalls of makeup remover wipes with OT 

A UK company that is developing genetic treatments for retinitis pigmentosa and choroideremia has been acquired by a US biotech firm

A new gel for the treatment of corneal melting deactivates enzymes that contribute to the sight-threatening condition has been developed

The University of Birmingham scientist talks with OT  about the development of a pioneering gel for the treatment of microbial keratitis