DIABETES NEWS

Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | Previous | Next

US study warns of vision loss in African-Americans
People with an African heritage and type 1 diabetes have a high risk of losing vision in at least one eye, according to findings of an American new study, Reuter's reports.31 August 2007

Screening scheme to beat target
The Staffordshire Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Service, a community-based digital eye screening programme is on track to exceed its target of screening over 35,000 diabetes patients this year. 10 August 2007

Diabetic Scots miss regular eye tests
A report showing that one in three people with diabetes is missing out on a regular eye test has prompted Scotland's health secretary Nicola Sturgeon to launch an awareness campaign. 15 June 2007

Global perspective on research
Optician clincial editor Bill Harvey selects a few research papers of interest presented at this year's biggest research conference25 May 2007

Screening firm expands offering
Diabetic retinopathy screening company 1st Retinal Screen has opened a London office after a recent contract win in London and appointed Grant Duncan as programme manager for its Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Grading Programme. 08 December 2006

Optos looks to profit as global sales surge
Scottish firm Optos reported a 40 per cent rise in revenue to $67.7m over the previous year. 08 December 2006

Optometrists should play greater diabetes role, says Diabetes UK
Optometrists can and should play a greater role in helping patients manage and identify diabetes, according to Diabetes UK. 27 October 2006

NHS cash crisis puts diabetic retinopathy screening at risk
Government aims to improve eye screening services for diabetic retinopathy are being jeopardised due to the current financial problems of the NHS, it has been claimed this week.16 June 2006

Ruboxistaurin mesylate reduces vision loss in diabetes, US study reveals
An apparent breakthrough method of treating diabetic retinopathy has successfully been trialled in the US.16 June 2006

Rally in the square
Over 100 eye care campaigners rallied in Parliament Square last week to raise awareness of the need for retinopathy screening for all people with diabetes. 02 June 2006