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Dry eye syndrome symptoms, causes and treatment

People with dry eye either don't make enough normal (lubricating) tears or the ones that they make are of poor quality, causing the tears to … See more

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Study proves effectiveness of non-surgical, dietary treatment for

WEBThe FLIES study shows a significant decrease after six months of dietary supplementation with a formulation consisting of 125 mg L-lysine, 40 mg vitamin C, 26.3 …

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Report describes the cost of the pandemic on eye health

WEBThis makes the net additional impact of the pandemic on the cost of sight loss and blindness in the UK £1.7 billion between 2020 and 2024. Though the cost to the …

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Top tips for healthy eyes Association of Optometrists (AOP)

WEBEating a healthy, balanced diet reduces your risk of eye disease. Include lots of omega-3 fats, found in oily fish, and lutein, found in dark-green, leafy vegetables such as spinach …

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The eye as a window to systemic disease

WEBSelina Powell. 31 January 2024. US and German researchers have highlighted how changes in retinal thickness can provide insight into the risk of developing systemic …

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“Eye care should be attentive to finding ways to try and reduce the

WEBOptometrist and EyeTools co-founder, Dr Frank Eperjesi. In the West Midlands, optometrist Dr Frank Eperjesi finds that floaters tend to present in one of two …

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Download the patient leaflet pack from the Association of

WEBDownload our patient leaflets and posters to learn more about eye health and eye conditions AOP patient resource pack Download our AOP patient leaflet and posters …

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Glaucoma symptoms and treatment

WEBTreatment. Open-angle glaucoma is usually treated with eye drops which reduce the pressure in the eye. You will need to use these daily and you will be monitored regularly …

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Gaining systemic health insights from the eye

WEBDr Alistair Bounds discussed the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing insights on systemic health from the eye. He shared that AI can quickly analyse large …

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National strategy for eye health ‘urgently needed,’ say experts

WEBA set of practical recommendations for a National Strategy for Eye Health has been published by the Industry Vision Group. The group, made up of …

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Tiny ‘ice cube tray’ could help restore sight

WEB15 May 2021. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have tackled the challenge of delivering photoreceptors to the retina with a tiny scaffold that resembles an …

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“Everybody should have access to eye care locally”

WEBDescribing an “eye health emergency,” Specsavers stated: “A National Eye Health Strategy is therefore urgently needed to improve and standardise eye care …

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Children's eye health advice

WEBGet them outdoors – regular play and exercise can help with eye health. Studies show two hours of outdoor activity a day is ideal for healthy eyes (2) Make sure they eat healthily …

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Short morning exposure to deep red light can “improve declining …

WEB28 November 2021. New research published in Scientific Reports has explored the effects of a three-minute morning exposure to deep red light once a week on eye health. The …

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Optometry in the new NHS structure

WEBJuly marked a new beginning for the NHS, with integrated care systems (ICS) across England becoming legal entities. The overarching aim of the 2022 Health …

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Vaping associated with risk of sight loss

WEBSelina Powell. 18 January 2022. A new study published in American Journal of Ophthalmology has highlighted a link between vaping and the risk of developing visual …

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Primary care services for patients with low vision and sight

WEBLow vision. Advice on providing primary care services for patients with low vision and sight-impairment. A consultant ophthalmologist may register a patient as sight-impaired, or …

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The psychological impact of blindness

WEBThey see themselves as an outsider and different from the rest of the community,” she highlighted. This effect on a person’s self-esteem resulted in a patient …

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NEHW 2023: raising awareness of eye health

WEB19 September 2023. National Eye Health Week (NEHW) is underway, promoting the importance of regular eye tests through a series of themes and activities. Taking place …

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Gaining insight about kidney health from the retina

WEB19 January 2024. A new study published in Nature Communications has highlighted a potential role for retinal imaging in the monitoring of kidney disease. Researchers from …

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Eye Q report illustrates eye health inequalities

WEBKimberley Young. 27 September 2022. A new report has highlighted “stark eye health inequalities” and a gap in public knowledge around the services that are available in …

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The eye-tooth connection

WEB1 min read. Olivia Wannan. 18 January 2017. An unexpected relationship between developing glaucoma and the bacteria in a person’s mouth or the number of natural …

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