Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.
Smartphone use leads to eye stroke
Reports from China describe a young man temporarily losing his vision because he stared at his phone in the dark too much (Chen, 2019), purportedly bringing about a central retinal artery occlusion or “eye stroke”.
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From national policy influence, historic celebrations and new beginnings, July to September delivered impactful milestones shaping the future of eye care.
This Road Safety Week, The College of Optometrists and Association of Optometrists are urging all drivers to ensure they have regular eye tests to check their vision still meets UK driving standards.