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Working in IT and with computer screens as I do, it's not hard to make someone believe that I might suffer from extra headaches than the average…
Following recent studies and research by the Macular Disease Society, the NHS is being urged to rethink and re-evaluate their stance and outlook for…
Following recent studies and research by the Macular Disease Society, the NHS is being urged to rethink and re-evaluate their stance and outlook for…
In a new publication by the Optical Confederation, optical professionals, optometrists and all others in health care roles and practices are being…
Recent studies in the United States point towards the fact that an increase or addition of Omega 3's within a person's diet may slow the…
While I was working on my computer last night one of those annoying pop up spam ad's came onto the screen and flashed some notice about being a…
It is certainly not an unknown fact that in years gone by, many children through no fault of their own, have struggled at school and with learning in…
Scientists that have been working on gene therapy for congenital blindness have conducted a study and report that in three adult patients who had…
A move to incorporate eye health within the Public Health Outcomes Framework has been welcomed by optical organisations around the UK. The…
A report has found that the UK lags behind other European countries in its requirements for testing drivers’ eyesight. The report, by optical sector…
The popular Optrafair event, organised by the Federation of Manufacturing Opticians, has been confirmed for April 13-15 2013, bring the optics show…
A disease-fighting protein in our teardrops has been tethered to a tiny transistor, enabling UC Irvine scientists to discover exactly how it destroys…
The subject of tissue donation is a sensitive issue. From the outside looking in, it seems a fair and noble thing for any person to agree to. The…
AMD, or age related macular degeneration is the developing worlds most common cause of blindness and a condition that affects people the world over.…
"Four eyes." The quintessential put down or derogatory phrase used to describe the girl or boy at school who had to wear glasses. At this point…
Looking after the eyesight of a team of employees involves more than simply ensuring the computer monitor is a certain distance away from them.…
When I think of glaucoma, as a non medical eye specialist, the first image that comes to mind is that of Edgar Davids, the Dutch football star of the…
Having received complaints regarding the Optical Express advert which was launched in September 2011, the optics company has had its knuckles…