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

University of Cambridge researchers have calculated the resolution limit of the human eye

Research

07 Nov

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NICE guidance recommends people with dementia have regular sight tests

NHS and health

04 Sep

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

Research

25 Jul

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

Research

08 Jul

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Smart contact lens measures IOP and eye movement

Research

17 Jun

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

Research

12 Jun

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

Research

12 Jun

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An artificial synapse that mimics human colour vision

Research

11 Jun

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Back on track

Government and regulation

05 Jun 10 min read 1

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Researchers find treating dry eye disease reduces migraine severity

Research

02 May

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Retinal health as an indicator of dementia risk

Research

01 May

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Hello, olo: scientists report discovery of new colour

Research

23 Apr

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How breathing affects pupil size

Research

25 Feb

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

Research

30 Jan

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New research explores differences in vision among those with paranoia

Research

13 Jan

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Australian research finds relationship between visual acuity and cognition

Research

26 Nov 2024

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Could eye-tracking technology be exploited to gain access to passwords?

Research

18 Sep 2024

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QuickSee Free aims for the stars

Research

18 Sep 2024

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Scientists test functionality of regenerated photoreceptors in zebrafish

Research

02 Sep 2024

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Untreated vision loss and high cholesterol added as modifiable risk factors for dementia

Research

06 Aug 2024

A child faces away from the camera wearing a brown corduroy coat with red elbow patches. In the distance there are bushes and trees

Researchers use eye-tracking technology to assess wellbeing benefits of looking at nature

Research

27 Jun 2024

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Researchers explore how pupil size affects attractiveness

Research

14 Jun 2024

Earth from space

Space odyssey: Okko Health to test eye health in extreme environments

Research

13 May 2024

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A worm with a view: the animal with eyes 20 times the weight of its head

Research

19 Apr 2024

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Study unravels importance of blinking for processing information

Research

18 Apr 2024

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Warming oceans could harm octopus vision

Research

11 Apr 2024

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Camera displays the world as seen by different animals

Research

02 Feb 2024

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Smelling female tears reduces aggression in men

Research

22 Jan 2024

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Northern Ireland to reinstate automatic access to free sight tests for most Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

22 Sep

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MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

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Consultation into extending medicine responsibilities for optometrists launched by DHSC

Government and regulation

04 Sep 1

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25 years at Specsavers: from trainee dispensing optician to managing director of optics

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08 Sep 10 min read

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EssilorLuxottica completes Optegra acquisition

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02 Oct

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An older woman with a dog on her lap sits laughing with her daughter

NICE guidance recommends people with dementia have regular sight tests

NHS and health

04 Sep

A woman sits on a couch watching television

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

Research

07 Nov

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A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

A toddler smiles while playing with coloured blocks that slide along a wire

An improved vision test for toddlers

Research

05 Nov

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Exhibitor list released for 100% Optical 2026

Products

03 Nov

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Optometrist turned MP visits Vision Care clinic on World Homeless Day

Patients

06 Nov