Getting older affects sight
As we grow older, our eyes change and sight may deteriorate. Older eyes are also more vulnerable to disease, much of which is preventable. Lilian Anekwe reports on the lifecycle of seeing
Eye Health
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Correcting the nation’s sight
Sight is considered to be the most precious of our senses. Yet, all too often, it is taken for granted and the health of our eyes left to chance, as Peter Archer reports
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Light at the end of the tunnel
Knowing what to expect from eye care professionals depends on good communication which can empower and reassure patients, as Liz Bestic discovers
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Window to the heart and brain
An eye test reveals much more about you than most people realise. Indeed, the information gleaned could save your life, as Judy Hobson reports
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Mapping key eye conditions
Research shows that more than 90 per cent of us are more scared of losing our sight than any of our senses. Yet many of us still take our eyesight for granted. Liz Bestic looks at how the eye works, what can sometimes go wrong and how best to care for our vision
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Food for sight
Research suggests eye health can be maintained through good diet or nutritional supplements. The age-related eye disease study found that people taking certain vitamins and minerals were less likely to develop cataracts and advanced age-related macular degeneration, writes Yvonne Gordon
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Causes of sore, dry eyes
Computer screens and modern living can contribute to dry eye syndrome which is increasingly an occupational hazard for millions in the UK, as Yvonne Gordon reports
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Public Sector Technology 2021
Could the solution to the climate crisis lie in space? Is the new Online Safety Bill enough to prevent abuse on social media? And can the NHS ever really protect its sprawling supply chain from cyber threats? Our Public Sector Technology report explores these issues, as well as asking what public sector organisations can do to stop employees leaving in droves
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Future of Fintech 2021
Fintech: the great disruptor. From payments and lending to investment and money management, tech providers are actively shaping the future of the financial landscape - even pushing the boundaries of currency itself. How are fintech firms adjusting their services to align with consumer trends? Can fintech cement its reputation as a driver of equality and sustainability? And how should big banks respond to the disruption and stay relevant across the financial ecosystem for the future customer?
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Rare Diseases 2021
It is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. Though rare on an individual basis, rare diseases are collectively common. How can better health data and advances in genomics produce better outcomes for patients? Are there wider benefits to rare disease research and funding? How has Covid affected the rare disease community? This report considers some of the lived experiences of rare disease patients, and also explores opportunities for improved testing, diagnosis and treatment.
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Digital Transformation 2021
Digital transformation has been a huge area of focus for many businesses, particularly over the past couple of years. But with mitigating the climate crisis another are of concern, how are businesses tying together transformation and sustainability? And what are the key trends in transformation to look to next year?