Posted on 06th November 2011
The first successful transplantation of photoreceptors — the nerve cells which line the back of the eye —marks a major advance in efforts to repair the visual system. The research could have a significant impact on many currently untreatable eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Macular degeneration accounts for more blindness in the developed world than all other eye diseases combined. The successful treatment of blind mice comes in the wake of many attempts to repair a damaged retina, notably by the use of stem cells, immature cells capable of developing into other types. Barbara McLaughlan, of the Royal National Institute of the Blind, said: “This is exciting news but it is important not to raise the hopes of people who have lost their sight until the results of human trials become available.”
28th January 2021
We’ve had several patients get in touch to say their children are complaining of sore eyes and headaches at the moment. Older children in particular, are spending many hours on screens whilst homesc...
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We are saddened to inform you that at the end of last year we lost our founding partner, Murray McGrath, who many of you will have been treated by over the years. Cameron Optometry started out as W M ...
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This page will have our latest information on the care we can provide during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also find information on our Facebook page. LATEST UPDATE Thursday, 7 January, 2021 We are...
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We are delighted to let you know that we have a new optometrist joining the practice in January. Alexandra Young is incredibly highly regarded and we are excited to welcome her to the team. In addi...
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