It has been reported that a large number of errors are being noted in prescriptions that are made to treat eye conditions. The major new report into GP prescribing discovered that 10 per cent of people did not receive the correct treatment for their problem, putting individuals at risk of seeing their eye conditions worsen. [...]
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Scientists working at Singapore’s Nanyang Technical University (NTU) have revealed a new special coating that can be used on contact lenses to fight infection. The coating attracts bacteria before killing it, and it is said to be more effective than antibiotics. Combating eye infection remains a top priority for eye care specialists, and the new [...]
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It has been revealed that, for people wanting to optimise their eye care and ensure that they stay as healthy as possible, simple lifestyle changes could help them remain fit and happy. Whilst many individuals may be predisposed to developing eye conditions, there are ways to delay problems and ensure that good eyesight can be [...]
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New research has suggested that eye conditions could be predicted by genetic factors, giving medical professionals a head start on preparing treatments for patients before problems have even developed. Scientists working at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Oregon said that Fuchs’ dystrophy could be caused by a repeating trinucleotide, with the genetic code [...]
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Eye conditions such as eye disease continue to cause problems for millions of people around the world. For sufferers, vision loss, irritation, and painful eyes can have severe consequences on daily life. However, there is now hope on the horizon for some sufferers, with a new report by Gene Signal saying that eye drops could [...]
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With the summer season not far away, many allergy sufferers will already be reaching for their glasses in preparation of removing contact lenses for the next few months. Hay fever and pollen allergies can cause extreme irritation to the eyes, making trying to wear contact lenses almost impossible. However, eye care expert Dr Susan J [...]
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Only days after it was reported that East Asia was noting a huge myopia pandemic, a new study into eye conditions in Canada has revealed that one in seven adults have some degree of vision loss. Conducted by the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry in conjunction with vision loss charity CNIB, many of those [...]
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Diabetes and blindness are often associated with each other, but it has now been reported that the same drugs being prescribed to diabetes patients could actually treat vision loss. There are many eye conditions around the world which can cause vision loss, and for the millions of people living without their sight, a report that [...]
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A new report from China has highlighted that an increasing number of people across East Asia are suffering from eye conditions. More people than ever before are having to make use of contact lenses and glasses to treat myopia, a fact that is worrying many in the eye care industry. In the latest survey, it [...]
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Contact lenses are used by millions of people around the world and, especially for those people who have been using products for a long time, it can be easy to slip into bad eye care habits. A new study in the US has uncovered that 99 per cent of the 30 million users are doing [...]
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