News and features related to Eye health

1. Will 'Google glasses' be safe?
   

   11th April 2012 - Imagine having a world of information in front of your eyes wherever you go, without having to look at your smart phone screen. That's what Google's engineers are working on as the next big jump in technology using special glasses as a see-through screen, but will they be safe? Few

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2. Common antibiotics linked to raised risk of serious eye condition
   

   Drugs called fluoroquinolones - such as ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin - are some of the most widely prescribed types of antibiotics. They kill a broad range of bacteria, which makes them an effective treatment for many types of infections, including cystitis, chronic bronchitis, and som

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3. NHS 'seriously underestimating' elderly eye disease
   

   14th February 2012 - Experts are warning that the NHS may be significantly underestimating the number of people who develop sight loss caused by age-related macular degeneration, known as AMD for short.  A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests that 40,000 people a year dev

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4. Eye condition linked to regular use of aspirin
   

   AMD is a common cause of poor eyesight in older people, caused by damage to the cells in a part of the retina called the macular. It usually progresses slowly but it is rare for it to lead to total blindness. Several studies have tried to look at the link between taking aspirin and AMD, but they hav

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5. What your eyes say about your health
   

   Are the eyes “windows to the soul”, as the ancient saying has it? Perhaps, but they’re also portals through which one can glimpse signs of health problems -- not only eye disorders like cataracts and glaucoma, but also systemic illnesses like diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. Sometimes t

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6. Stem cell eye treatment trial approved
   

   23rd September 2011 - Treatment of medical conditions with stem cells may offer some of the biggest breakthroughs in recent years - but doctors are cautious about building up patients' hopes of new therapies being widely available soon. A small scale trial is planned of a new treatment for young peo

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7. Five ways to protect your eyes in summer
   

   Flying grit from roadworks or garden DIY, chemicals in swimming pools, a sun that sears delicate tissues -- summer is an obstacle course for your precious eyes. You can still have fun, but you may need to take some steps to protect your eyes. A lot of this is common sense, which, sadly, is not alway

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8. Cheaper sight loss treatment works as well
   

   Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of sight loss in older people. It’s caused by an overgrowth of blood vessels at the back of the eye. In 2005, doctors discovered that injecting the bowel cancer drug bevacizumab (brand name Avastin) into the back of the eye could help some peo

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9. Children's eye problems going undetected
   

   28th April 2011 - Avoidable and lifelong problems with vision could be going undetected in children according to the consumer magazine Which? An estimated 10 to 20% of children are likely to have a significant vision problem that could be detected by a simple three minute test. NHS funded sight test

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10. Fish-rich diet linked to lower risk of macular degeneration
    

    Women who consume high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from fish have a lower risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older people, reports a new study. However, it's too soon to say whether these fats can actually help prevent this eye disease. Macular degeneration damages the

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