eyesight

Eyesight tests could predict which people with Parkinson’s will develop dementia 18 months on

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Eyesight tests could be used to identify which people with Parkinson’s disease are likely to suffer from cognitive impairment and possible dementia 18 months later. UK researchers have found that people with Parkinson’s who perform less well in eye tests show worse cognitive performance a year and a half later.   The study is one of … Read more

Why lockdown could be wrecking Britain’s eyesight

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From loneliness due to reduced social contact to injuries from exercising at home, lockdown has undoubtedly affected our health. And now there’s evidence of another problem it’s causing: weakened eyesight. Hours staring at a computer screen, little time spent outdoors — and even wearing a mask — are taking their toll on our eyes, experts … Read more

Russian hunter shot in the face after his friend ‘with bad eyesight’ mistook him for a duck

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Hunter is shot in the face by his friend after his pal ‘with bad eyesight’ mistook him for a duck Valery Sosedov, 25, from Kovrov in Russia, was hit with birdshot by his friend, 23 He had been making a duck call to attract birds but his friend fired at him X-rays show the extent … Read more

EastEnders’ June Brown, 93, admits she can’t watch the soap anymore due to her failing eyesight

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EastEnders’ June Brown, 93, admits she can’t watch the soap anymore due to her failing eyesight… after quitting her iconic role as Dot Cotton By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 08:58 BST, 27 June 2020 | Updated: 08:58 BST, 27 June 2020 EastEnders star June Brown has revealed she can’t watch the soap anymore due … Read more

Over 7,000 motorists a year have their driving licence revoked because of poor eyesight

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Seeing clearly? How 7,000 motorists a year have their driving licence revoked because of poor eyesight Average of 134 motorists a week have licences taken away due bad vision Some 19,644 drivers had licences revoked between Jan 2017 and Sep 2019 Drivers can be fined £1,000 if they don’t inform the DVLA about poor eyesight … Read more