Eye Health
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Vision tests to map Parkinson’s cognitive decline
New research is suggesting that a simple test of vision can predict the risk of cognitive impairment and possible dementia among people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Severe COVID-19 risk with diabetic retinopathy
People with diabetic retinopathy are at a raised risk if they become infected with COVID-19, a study has found. Read more
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Gene therapy regenerates optic nerve
New treatments for glaucoma are a step closer after gene therapy was found to regenerate damaged nerve fibres in the eye, British researchers say. Read more
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UK sight charity report urges action
A new report has been released on the personal and economic costs of sight loss in the UK. Read more
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Glaucoma gene therapy shows lab promise
Promising gene editing techniques have been used to treat glaucoma in the lab, it has been announced. Read more
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Patients lose sight because of "inadequate eye services"
Inadequate hospital eye services in England are contributing to dozens of patients losing their sight because of treatment delays, according to an official investigation. Read more
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Glaucoma risk link to air pollution
People living in polluted areas could face increased risk of developing glaucoma, researchers warned last night. Read more
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AI proves effective at eye diagnosis
Scientists have unveiled an artificial intelligence system that can identify more than 50 eye diseases as accurately as medical experts. Read more
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Genetic variants that could predict glaucoma risk
More than 100 genetic variants have been identified that could help to predict the risk of developing glaucoma, a joint UK-US study has revealed. Read more
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Magnets used to treat nystagmus
Magnets have been used for the first time to treat a condition nystagmus. Read more