Research

Dr Tugce Ipek talks to OT  about her PhD research exploring the link between cataract surgery and dry eye

Interim results from a clinical trial involving 167 short-sighted children has investigated the effectiveness of the Stellest lens

Increased antioxidant capacity may explain how some patients with ocular hypertension are shielded from glaucomatous neurodegeneration

University of Bristol researchers have treated a mouse model of glaucoma using a single gene therapy injection

Scientists have identified two nose cell types as likely initial infection points, while the cornea and intestine also contain viral entry proteins

A new biomaterial inspired by spider silk has potential applications in wound dressings, implants and contact lenses

New research has highlighted that flies see movement in some static images like humans – with a similar mechanism underlying the illusion

A survey by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association found that one in six UK adults suffers hearing loss, but the average adult hasn’t had their hearing tested in 10 years

Eye research charity, Fight for Sight, and Diabetes UK collaborate to investigate COVID-19 complications in diabetic retinopathy patients

Scientists have investigated the impact of providing ‘no water’ stickers with contact lens cases