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Glaucoma research among University of Bradford projects to receive investment

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RNIB emphasises importance of audio descriptions as part of TV production process

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Man with loss of vision and blocked nose found to have 9cm foreign body in nasal cavity

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Study finds slightly higher prevalence of dry eye among older adults with well-controlled HIV

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33-year-old cabin crew member develops asteroid hyalosis

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Moorfields Eye Hospital trials new stem cell treatment for aniridia-related keratopathy

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One in three Leicestershire children with a learning disability or autism missing out on eye care

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The College of Optometrists partners with Boots Opticians to launch funded PhD scholarship

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03 Sep

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Study finds indigo light suppresses myopia in tree shrews

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Japanese researchers describe molecular pathway that influences nighttime IOP rise

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Mitochondria from 26-year-old woman’s leg muscles injected in eyes

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Macular Society conference registration opens

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Optometrists and dispensing opticians who provide low vision services invited to complete survey

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20 Aug

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Study explores advantages of very young babies at risk of CVI wearing glasses

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

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Optometrists invited to complete survey on AI in eye care

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Into the wild

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10 Aug

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Eye commentary suggests UK “uniquely placed” to bring oculomics from code to clinic

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07 Aug

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Persistent ocular symptoms following COVID-19

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07 Aug

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Study: young people receiving anti-inflammatory treatment develop myopia later

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05 Aug

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The influence of demographic and socioeconomic factors in paediatric uveitis

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04 Aug

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Scientists test AI system for detecting AMD

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Researchers explore link between dry eye disease and depression

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