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03.10.2012
"Look after your vision" if you work in an office By Alexa Kaczka
It is particularly important that people who work in an office take the necessary steps to look after their eyesight and ensure their eyes get the necessary rest.
that is the opinion of leading optician Nick Atkins, who pointed out that there are thousands of people... Read more
02.10.2012
Statins "reduce glaucoma risk" By Adrian Galbreth
Patients who take statins to limit their risk of cardiovascular disease are also less likely to be diagnosed with the most common form of a leading cause of sight loss, it has been claimed.
According to a US study of more than 300,000 patients carried out by... Read more
02.10.2012
Kaposi sarcoma findings could lead to AMD treatment By Adrian Galbreth
New scientific findings related to a rare cancer could pave the way for new treatments to be developed for age-related macular degeneration, one of the world's leading causes of sight loss, it has been suggested.
In a study published on October 1st in The... Read more
02.10.2012
Eyes tests "are vital for good optical health" By Alexa Kaczka
Having regular eyes tests is vital if people want to ensure their vision stays in good shape, it has been advised.
According to Dr John Mastronardi, former president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, people commonly take their eyesight for... Read more
02.10.2012
"Have many consultations" for laser eye surgery Posted by Alexa Kaczka
Those who are considering getting laser eye surgery should ensure that they have several consultations before making their decisions, it has been claimed. Zara Rabinowicz, a beauty expert, has claimed that it is crucial people make an informed decision... Read more
02.10.2012
Stem cells "boost visual function"  By Adrian Galbreth
The elimination of eye diseases has taken a step closer after experts in the US reported that an experimental treatment for blindness was a success.
The therapy, developed from a patient's skin cells, was seen to improve the vision of blind mice in a study... Read more
02.10.2012
Experts find night blindness gene By Adrian Galbreth
Specialists in the US have found a new type of genetic mutation responsible for deafness and hearing loss associated with Usher syndrome type 1, a defect that causes night-blindness and a loss of peripheral vision through the progressive degeneration of the... Read more
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