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How could your data play a part in the future of eye care?
Latest news, posted 2 February 2023
Dr Wen Hwa Lee, chief executive officer and chief scientist of charity Action Against AMD (AAAMD), has shared more about how your data could play a part in the future of eye care.
New genomic technique could transform diagnosis and treatment for rare eye disease
Latest news, posted 15 February 2023
Scientist Dr Gavin Arno and clinician Dr Siying Li from Moorfields Eye Hospital, will be revealing more details about a new genomic technique which could transform diagnosis and treatment for rarer types of inherited eye diseases.
“There’s a way around everything if you’re determined”
Latest news, posted 17 February 2023
Keen knitter Audrey has described achieving her proudest piece of work, as she has proved there is no reason to let her sight loss stand in the way of her passion.
First drug to treat dry AMD approved for use in US
Latest news, posted 21 February 2023
The first ever drug to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been approved for use in the US.
First-ever AMD audit highlights importance of regular injections
Latest news, posted 27 February 2023
The UK’s first-ever audit of hospital eye care services for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has confirmed regular injections help stabilise vision in most patients and early diagnosis and treatment are vital.
Rare Disease Day 2023: Gene-editing for Stargardt disease a ‘step in the right direction’
Latest news, posted 28 February 2023
A PHD student believes that new gene therapy technologies could at some point pave the way for a treatment or a cure.
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