NB News (archive)
The latest news and developments in the eye health and sight loss sector.
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Winners revealed at the Guide Dogs Annual Awards 2017
UndefinedHard work and courage celebrated in abundance at The Guide Dogs Annual Awards ceremony in London last week.
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College urges members to become Dementia-Friends during Dementia Awareness Week
UndefinedThe College of Optometrists is encouraging people to become dementia-friendly as part of Dementia Awareness Week which takes place this week (14 – 20 May).
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New test could identify glaucoma up to 10 years before symptoms begin
UndefinedResearchers have developed a new eye test that could identify one of the leading causes of permanent sight loss before people even realise they have a problem.
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FREE app helps people with sight loss locate ATM machines more easily
UndefinedFully accessible, free smartphone app has been developed to enable visually impaired people to locate ATMs more easily.
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Dementia patients more at risk of sight loss than general population
UndefinedNearly three-quarters of visual impairment in those with dementia addressed through glasses or cataract operation.
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New report indicates shortage of ophthalmologists for next generation
UndefinedThe Royal College of Ophthalmologist has last week published findings of the Workforce Census 2016 report that looks at the current clinical resource within hospital eye departments in the UK.
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College of Optometrists issues advice for those with hay fever as temperatures rise
UndefinedAs the UK looks set to enjoy soaring temperatures and the Met office is predicting high levels of air pollen, the College of Optometrists has issued advice to those who suffer from hay fever, which can often affect the eyes:
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Putting the patient voice at the heart of clinical guidelines
UndefinedRNIB is seeking to talk to patients who have three of the most prevalent sight loss conditions in the UK to help shape clinical guidelines set out by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Smokers up four times more likely to develop AMD than non-smokers
UndefinedCollege of Optometrists highlights link between AMD and smoking on No Smoking Day.
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More training needed to support people with sight loss living in care homes
UndefinedNew research indicates that there is a need for more visual awareness training to support people with sight loss living in care homes.
