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Eye movements as a biomarker for anxiety

Chinese researchers have analysed recordings of eye movements to determine which patterns are associated with anxiety disorders

Research

07 May

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Dr Ian Beasley

Unravelling the relationship between vision and sleep

Health and wellbeing

12 Mar

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Trial to explore effect of weight loss drugs on idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Research

17 Feb

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Does colour vision deficiency reduce someone’s chances of surviving bladder cancer?

Research

23 Jan

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Inside the eyes of a 400-year-old shark

Research

19 Jan

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Can blink patterns reveal how carefully someone is listening?

Research

13 Jan

Professor Rachel Pilling

Looking differently at the vision of children who see differently

Patients

11 Dec 2025

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Researchers explore ways to make optometry practices more dementia-friendly

Research

08 Dec 2025

A new treatment for amblyopia?

Research

03 Dec 2025

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Study finds those with visual impairment twice as likely to experience poor sleep quality

Research

03 Dec 2025

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The effect of colour vision deficiency on the ability of optometrists to interpret retinal images

Research

26 Nov 2025

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Coiled optic nerves of chameleons observed for the first time using CT imaging

Research

25 Nov 2025

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Press pause: is it time to step away from the ultra HD television?

Research

07 Nov 2025

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NICE guidance recommends people with dementia have regular sight tests

NHS and health

04 Sep 2025

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Research seeks views of optical professionals who care for children with CVI

Research

25 Jul 2025

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Symptoms of Charles Bonnet Syndrome reported by one in five patients with genetic eye disease

Research

08 Jul 2025

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Smart contact lens measures IOP and eye movement

Research

17 Jun 2025

Dr Marisa Rodriguez Carmona

Dr Marisa Rodriguez Carmona explains a new colour vision test for train drivers

Research

12 Jun 2025

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Down syndrome: identifying signs of dementia in the eye before symptoms develop

Research

12 Jun 2025

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An artificial synapse that mimics human colour vision

Research

11 Jun 2025

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Back on track

Government and regulation

05 Jun 2025 10 min read 1

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Researchers find treating dry eye disease reduces migraine severity

Research

02 May 2025

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Retinal health as an indicator of dementia risk

Research

01 May 2025

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Hello, olo: scientists report discovery of new colour

Research

23 Apr 2025

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How breathing affects pupil size

Research

25 Feb 2025

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Research explores the effect of long-term space missions on the eye

Research

30 Jan 2025

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New research explores differences in vision among those with paranoia

Research

13 Jan 2025

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Australian research finds relationship between visual acuity and cognition

Research

26 Nov 2024

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