A new study conducted by Johns Hopkins University presents a ray of hope for those living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The preliminary clinical trial introduced a therapeutic gene belonging to the Adeno-associated virus group (AAV2) into the eye, that delivered favourable results.
Saturday 18th March will see the first William Morris Style Day of 2017 take place over at your Eastbourne store, where Style Day first began back in 2013!
Restoring sight is the single most cost effective health intervention to reduce poverty, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Vision Aid Overseas have been helping some of the poorest people in the world to see clearly since 1985. Whether a teacher in Ghana, a seamstress in Zambia, or a school pupil in Ethiopia, poor eye sight can have a devastating impact on a persons life and livelihood.
Our road safety depends on much more than just the vehicle or our individual skills behind the wheel. A key aspect is vision. Every driver knows that their vision may be compromised in the event of heavy rainfall, fog or snow. Driving at dusk or the headlights of oncoming vehicles pose a real challenge for many people.
Almost 100 years ago in 1917, a University of Tokyo professor, Dr Shinobu Ishihara, introduced a colour deficiency test that has become one of the most popular of its nature.
Yesterday saw the glitzy Eastbourne Business Awards ceremony held at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. We were nominated in two categories on the day: Retailer of the Year and Employer of the Year. Not only were we awarded Retailer of the Year but also walked away as Overall Business of the Year!.
Today we participated in the 2016 Careers Fair at Bexhill Academy which gave almost 250 Year 11 students the opportunity to meet local business representatives to get a clearer picture of the various jobs and roles involved in many different industries.
With the summer holidays drawing to a close very soon, we follow little Ruby as she visits our St. Leonards store for her first sight exam before she starts school.