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Our blog was created to bring you up to date with information surrounding eye care, lens' developments and various other announcements. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

Bionic eye will let the blind see

Posted:Tue 18th March 2008

US and German scientists have designed a bionic eye to allow blind people to see again.

It comprises a computer chip that sits in the back of the individual's eye, linked up to a mini video camera built into glasses that they wear. 

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Find Out Which Foods and Supplements Will Help

Posted:Sat 16th February 2008

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is associated with a slowly progressive deterioration of central vision for which there is no cure. It is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss among the elderly....

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New research finds greater UV exposure to eyes

Posted:Fri 15th February 2008

New research conducted in Japan found that during spring, summer and autumn, Ultraviolet (UV) exposure to the eye during early morning and late afternoon was approximately double that of the mid-morning/early afternoon period that is most often thought of as peak sun exposure time.

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Your shades could risk your life and others lives

Posted:Thu 14th February 2008

Nearly 12 million female motorists could be putting themselves and other drivers at risk by wearing unsuitable sunglasses when behind the wheel, according to new research....

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Short, Long Sleep Duration Raises The Risk For Diabetes

Posted:Wed 13th February 2008

The most common factors believed to contribute to diabetes are a decreased amount of physical activity and access to highly palatable processed foods. However, there is growing evidence that another aspect of our modern lifestyle, short sleep duration....

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Polylactic Acid Cosmetic Eye Enhancer Leads to Disfigurement

Posted:Tue 12th February 2008

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a popular cosmetic eye enhancer which is used to decrease volume loss around the eyes. According to a new study in Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology....

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Blindness

Posted:Mon 11th February 2008

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids protect against the development and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of the retina, in mice.

The study was a collaborative effort by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston, the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School

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Insect eye inspires future vision

Posted:Sun 10th February 2008

An artificial insect eye that could be used in ultra-thin cameras has been developed by scientists in the US.

The dimpled eye contains over 8,500 hexagonal lenses packed into an area the size of a pinhead.

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Glaucoma Surgery In The Blink Of An Eye

Posted:Sat 9th February 2008

One of a small number of surgeons in the world who currently perform a complicated form of glaucoma surgery, Prof. Assia has developed a novel laser device that promises to revolutionize treatment of the disease.

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Glaucoma call gets optics support

Posted:Fri 8th February 2008


Over 200,000 people in the UK have ‘needlessly’ lost their sight to glaucoma, a new RNIB campaign claims.

Recommendations in its new report, ‘Don’t blame the patient’, which is being backed by the optical profession....

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