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Monday, 1 September 2014
Scientists have identified six genetic variants associated with the eye condition glaucoma in people from around the world including Australia.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
Age may dim our eyes, but our brains make sure aspects of the rich world of colour experience defy the passing of time, British research reveals.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Infants of blind parents learn to communicate in different ways with their parents and other sighted adults - a skill that enhances their development, a new study shows.
Monday, 11 February 2013
An international team of researchers has identified 24 new genes linked to short-sightedness.
Friday, 20 July 2012
The descendents of the Bounty are helping unearth the causes of short-sightedness, say Australian researchers.
Friday, 4 May 2012
Snubbing the outdoors is the reason up to nine in ten school-leavers in big East Asian cities are near-sighted, according to a study.
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Aid agencies promoting the donation of used spectacles are being short-sighted in their approach, says new study.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Up to 70,000 Australians may have undetected high blood pressure because of errors in the devices that measure blood pressure.
Monday, 26 September 2011
A new study of astronauts shows long-duration stays in space could cause blurry vision.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
People who live in high latitude regions have bigger eyeballs and brains than other individuals, according to new research.
Tuesday, 19 July 2011 1 comments
Great Moments in Science While it is commonly claimed that a good-ol' cry is good for you, there is actually little scientific evidence to back it up. Dr Karl readies his handkerchief for the truth behind the original tear-jerker.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Researchers say they have discovered two new genes that increase people's susceptibility to glaucoma.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Japanese scientists believe they are getting closer to growing a human eye.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
New research suggests omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent retinopathy, an eye disease that can lead to blindness in premature babies and people with diabetes.
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Doctors from various fields of medicine have been recognised in today's Australia Day Honours list.