Tag Archives: Eyes
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Make our roads safer - get regular eye checks
Police are empowered to request roadside eye tests if motorists are driving badly, possibly because drivers’ eyesight is at fault
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Breakthrough dry eye treatment provides long-lasting relief
A Manchester-based ophthalmologist is focused on helping people who suffer from dry eyes
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100% increase in sight loss forecast for 2020
The number of people in the UK living with some degree of sight loss is expected to double from two to four million by 2050 - yet half of all sight loss is avoidable. Provision of eyecare, which appears fragmented and under-resourced, must be increased to meet rising demand from an ageing population
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Children’s eye health is at risk
NHS eye examinations for children under the age of 16 are free and could prevent serious problems developing later in life
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Time to see how precious our eyesight is
Starting tomorrow, National Eye Health Week focuses on the importance of eyecare in the UK, where many neglect their sight
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Eye tests on your smartphone
With smartphone apps leading the way, technology is helping to arrest sight loss, improve vision, and offer the partially sighted and blind new hope
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Call to boost research funds
Research into eye disease and preventing blindness is limited, despite large sums raised by charities and promising developments, particularly from stem cell advances and gene therapy
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If you choose contacts, get the right advice
Contacts are a popular way to correct vision, but what types are available and how do you choose? Always be sure to get expert advice