Global blindness set to ‘triple by 2050’
The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next…
Browsing: Eyes
Test may spot glaucoma before symptoms begin, study says
It might be possible to treat the main cause of permanent blindness before people notice…
Research highlights problem with cognitive development in sub-Saharan Africa
New research from the University of Liverpool highlights problems impacting on the cognitive development of…
Blind mice see again in a scientific first
Scientists are closer to identifying a possible new therapy for glaucoma after partially restoring vision…
Patient views highlight potential for Peek smartphone suite to transform eye health
The Portable Eye Examination Kit (Peek) has real-world potential to transform global eye health, according…
Korle Bu gets modern eye treatment centre
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Department of Ophthalmology is the beneficiary of a modern specialist…
Onchocerciasis threatens 50 million Nigerians
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health has stated that as high as 50 million Nigerians are…
New app for testing eyesight is as effective as optician’s test
A smartphone app is as effective at testing eyesight as an optician’s clinic, a trial…