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Artificial intelligence as good as top experts at detecting eye diseases

Posted: Monday 13 August 2018

An artificial intelligence (AI) system can recommend the correct referral decision for over 50 eye diseases with 94% accuracy – matching world leading eye experts.The system developed by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, DeepMi…

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Tips for VIPs: Safety and security

Posted: Tuesday 7 August 2018

In our previous edition of Sideview, you shared your tips on travel and transport as a visually impaired person (VIP).

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Implant could mean fewer injections for patients with wet AMD

Posted: Tuesday 7 August 2018

Scientists are studying the effectiveness of a small, refillable eye implant, which means patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can go several months without needing to visit their ophthalmologist for treatment.Genentech (Roche), has a…

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Fundraiser in the spotlight on ITV's Love Your Garden

Posted: Tuesday 24 July 2018

Tune into ITV tonight to watch one of our inspirational fundraisers and volunteers in the spotlight on Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden.Betty Richards, a long-serving volunteer for the Society, has macular degeneration and describes her vision as akin …

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Scientists one step closer to developing eye drops for AMD

Posted: Thursday 19 July 2018

Researchers are one step closer to developing eye drops to treat patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Are people who eat oranges less likely to develop AMD?

Posted: Tuesday 17 July 2018

You may have seen the headlines over the past few days claiming that eating oranges means you are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Research review suggests diet is linked to AMD

Posted: Tuesday 17 July 2018

While many research articles have associated diet with the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a recent review has suggested there is evidence in these claims.The analysis of 18 studies, which was published in Clinical & Experiment…

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News reader welcomed by Dame Judi Dench

Posted: Thursday 12 July 2018

A world-first RSS news reader has been created for people with macular disease, thanks to an academic at Royal Holloway, University of London and has been given the nod by Dame Judi Dench.The brand new Ev News web app has been created to help people with…

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'One minute I just thought I'd need glasses, the next I'm going blind'

Posted: Thursday 5 July 2018

Sarah was 28 when she first experienced any trouble with her eyesight.

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Science fact or science fiction?

Posted: Thursday 5 July 2018

Many false or exaggerated claims are made about treatments for AMD.

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Coming up in summer’s Sideview

Posted: Wednesday 4 July 2018

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1 in 3 people know someone with macular disease

Posted: Monday 25 June 2018

One in three people know someone with macular disease, according to a survey by the Macular Society.Macular disease affects more people in the UK than Alzheimer’s, yet many people remain unaware of what it is and who is affected.According to the survey o…

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