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Contact lens device could help diagnose AMD
Posted: Friday 3 March 2017
A transparent device that can fit into a contact lens could help to diagnose age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.Scientists at Northwestern University have created a tiny ultrasensitive device, which is capable of determining …
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International team of researchers develop new model for earlier treatments for AMD
Posted: Friday 24 February 2017
An international team of researchers have developed a cell culture model that could help to develop earlier treatment strategies for AMD.The research was carried out by Queen's University Belfast, University College London and the University of Alabama a…
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Patients with eye disease not receiving the information and support needed
Posted: Monday 13 February 2017
New research, published today in the BMJ Open has found that patients experiencing degenerative eye disease are not receiving the information and support needed to manage, understand and treat their condition.It found the quality of GP’s support in this …
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Have your say about accessible information
Posted: Thursday 9 February 2017
Patients are being encouraged to give their views on the standard of accessible information provided by health and social care services.Last year all organisations that provide NHS care or adult social care were legally required to follow the Accessible …
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VISION 2020 UK launches eye health and sight loss podcast
Posted: Thursday 2 February 2017
VISION 2020 UK, the umbrella organisation which leads collaboration in eye health and sight loss, has launched a monthly podcast.
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Cost of living for people with sight loss increases significantly with severity and age
Posted: Thursday 2 February 2017
The cost of everyday living for a pensioner with sight loss is considerably higher than for a pensioner without a visual impairment, according to a new report.The Sight Loss and Minimum Income Standards report, which was commissioned by Thomas Pocklingto…
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Eye care services in Wales described as 'fragile'
Posted: Tuesday 31 January 2017
Eye care services in Wales have been described as 'fragile' by the Healthcare Inspectorate.
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New guidelines aim to improve accessibility at airports
Posted: Monday 16 January 2017
New guidelines have been published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to make air travel more accessible for passengers with sight loss and other hidden disabilities.
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Regulator will work to reduce barriers to community based services
Posted: Thursday 12 January 2017
The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for opticians, has committed to working with the optical sector to reduce the barriers to the provision of community based eye care services.GOC research shows that the vast majority of optometrists and…
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Radiotherapy trial for wet AMD
Posted: Tuesday 10 January 2017
Most people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are all too familiar with the treatment regimen of repeated injections of drugs into their eye.
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'Stargardt's hasn't stopped me from doing anything'
Posted: Wednesday 4 January 2017
Abby Kane, who is just 13, was the youngest member of Team GB at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.She enjoyed great success, winning the silver medal in the women’s S13 100m backstroke event.Abby was spurred on to learn to swim after a family holid…
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'Volunteering changed my life'
Posted: Wednesday 4 January 2017
Since becoming a volunteer for the Society, learning more about macular disease, educating others and helping those affected has become Barbara Hogg’s passion.The 93 year old, who has trained as a speaker, a Skills for seeing trainer and a telephone befr…
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