University of Waterloo develops new treatment for dry eyes

Friday, November 14 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science

Scientists from the University of Waterloo have developed a nanoparticle-based topical solution to combat dry eyes with a single weekly...

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Fear of vision loss

Wednesday, November 5 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science

People fear blindness as much as they do cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and HIV/AIDS, according to a poll by Research!America and Alliance for Eye and...

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A first in Canada: two patients receive the Argus II implant

Monday, October 27 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science

Two patients at the Toronto Western Hospital have become the first in Canada to receive the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis Device Both patients lost...

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Improved access to eye care for Saskatchewan diabetics

Monday, October 20 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science

In Saskatchewan, the government is now fully covering the cost of annual eye examinations for diabetic adults This measure is the result of an...

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National awareness campaign on blue light exposure

Sunday, October 19 2014 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science

On October 16, specialized media, the general population, and eyecare professionals gathered for the official launch of a major awareness campaign...

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