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Researchers found an elevated risk of eye disease among those who used vapes after quitting smoking compared to those who stopped completely

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01 Jul

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Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

Research

30 Jun

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Both regular and condensed ‘weekend warrior’ exercise protects against eye disease

Research

14 May

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More than 8700 people in Scotland will lose their sight in the next 12 months, RNIB says

Patients

30 Apr

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Number of people living with AMD to increase more than a quarter in next 10 years, RNIB says

Patients

24 Apr

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THINC EMEA opens in London’s Knowledge Quarter

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Nigel Kirkpatrick: “Optometrists are the frontline general practitioners of eye care”

NHS and health

16 Mar

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A ‘digital twin’ could help develop new treatments for AMD

Research

06 Mar 1

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Greater transparency on AMD waiting lists needed, Newmedica says

NHS and health

12 Feb

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Opinion

Technology and treatment in eye disease

Research

08 Feb 4 mins

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Products

06 Feb 12 min read

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The emerging role of technology in early detection and patient care

Patients

06 Feb 12 min read

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Patients

06 Feb 3 mins

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A tiny patch to boost vision in patients with dry AMD

Research

23 Jan

Bristol Eye Hospital optometrist, Ben Phipps

Bristol Eye Hospital optometrist Ben Phipps on an enhanced macular referral pathway

Hospital optometry

22 Jan

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Cardiovascular risk score predicts likelihood of developing common eye diseases

Research

13 Jan

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Eye care to be prioritised in new NHS Online service

NHS and health

08 Jan 5 min read 2

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Education at 100% Optical: Imaging potential

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17 Dec 2025

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Senedd report examines ophthalmology waiting times in Wales

NHS and health

03 Dec 2025

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The hidden burden of undiagnosed eye disease in Singapore

Research

02 Dec 2025

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Exploring the potential of stem cell transplants for dry AMD

Research

26 Nov 2025

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Finnish researchers develop new laser treatment for dry AMD

Research

20 Nov 2025

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Six insights from HSOC

Hospital optometry

13 Nov 2025 7 min read

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How Bristol Eye Hospital has improved wet AMD referrals

NHS and health

11 Nov 2025

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Study finds patients with psoriasis have elevated risk of AMD

Research

11 Nov 2025

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Using AI to refine treatment of AMD

Research

04 Nov 2025

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Device enables reading vision in patients with geographic atrophy

Research

21 Oct 2025

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NHS and health

03 Oct 2025 10 min read

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Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

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07 May 5 min read

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An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

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OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

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Patients

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