Blockages of arteries and veins that control bloodflow into and out of the retina are a common cause of vision impairment. Some case reports have described cases of retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) occurring within days of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination; however, it was unclear if this was coincidental.
Researchers at Case Western University and the Cleveland Clinic, both in Ohio, identified more than 3.1 million patients who had received mRNA vaccines in 2020-22 from a database of the anonymised health records of 103 million people. Of these, 104 individuals – or 3.4 per 100,000 – had a new RVO diagnosis within 21 days of receiving a first dose of mRNA vaccine.
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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.
The College of Optometrists presented its annual Research Excellence Awards to 2025’s winners at its prestigious annual Diploma and Awards Ceremony on 18 November at Central Hall in Westminster, London.
The President’s Research Medal recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions to research and recognises a lifetime's career in optometric, eye health or vision science research.