Top digital downloads for contact lens, anterior eye, 2016

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Here is a list of the most viewed and downloaded articles on contact lens and the anterior eye in the last 90 days according to Elsevier, a global information and analytics portal and RELX subsidiary. (more…)

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Researcher uses imaging techniques to topple corneal disease

A researcher at the University of Houston is developing new techniques to map the structural integrity of the human cornea. The project is aimed at discovering more effective therapies for…

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Complimentary classes for sales professionals at Eyezone Institute

Promoted Content Eyezone Institute of Opticianry is pleased to invite you to enrol in its Complimentary Professional Sales Training Program, a student-friendly program sponsored by reputed institutions and organizations, while the faculty members strive to…

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Study suggests tight control of blood sugar could thwart vision loss

In a recently conducted Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) Trial Eye Study, researchers discovered that intensive blood sugar control appears to reduce the risk of eye disease…

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C is for vitamin C, not cataract

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Cataract, a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy as a result of oxidation, has the most common surgical operation performed with more than 300,000 procedures carried out each year in the UK alone.

In a study at King’s College, London, participants who had a higher intake of vitamin C were associated with a 33 per cent risk reduction of cataract progression and had ‘clearer’ lenses after the 10 years than those who had consumed less vitamin C as part of their diet. (more…)

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Eye health at work

Keep an eye on your eye! At work, there are different ways to keep your eyes in good shape.

Workplace Eye Wellness Month - March 2016It’s the beginning of the week and you’re making sure you’re all eyes on your job. But we are aware that some, if not most, of our work-related activities might be straining our eyes. As “Workplace Eye Wellness Month” is here, it’s worth reminding ourselves to keep an eye on our daily tasks that might prove hazardous to our eye’s general health.

Here are several helpful tips on preventing damage to your eyes and vision.

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