Research

Unravelling the puzzle of what causes short-sightedness

From soft contact lenses to ortho-k and spectacle lenses, OT  examines the evidence behind different myopia management options

RNIB is seeking feedback on what a high-quality low vision service would look like

A UK study found that trained graders were able to accurately assess whether eye disease had reactivated

A 10% increase in conditions being treated through High Street services was linked to a 5% drop in referrals to GPs and hospitals

Ahead of National Eye Health Week, research has painted a “stark picture” of the impact of the pandemic on eye health in the UK

Researchers have described the formation of light sensitive structures within lab-grown miniature brains

Women in their first trimester of pregnancy are invited to complete online surveys investigating whether pregnancy affects vision

A man sustained permanent sight loss in his right eye after he was assaulted with an ice pick

A 23-year-old patient whose diet changed during lockdown experienced temporary vision loss in her left eye