UCL Research Could Signal End For Eye Injections
Sight-threatening diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), are currently treated through the administration of drugs via eye injections. These injections are not only difficult to administer and very expensive, but their frequency also makes the treatment high in risk regarding potential infection and bleeding. However, research conducted by University College London (UCL) scientists has…
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18, Mar, 2014 
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Global Contact Lens Sales To Generate $13.5bn In 2019
It is expected that between 2013 and 2019, the global market for contact lenses will grow at a compound annual rate of 10.3%. This predicted rate of growth means that the value of the contact lens market will rise from $6.81 billion in 2012 to $13.47 billion in 2019, Transparency Market Research (TMR) forecasts in…
View Complete InfoGoogle Tests Smart Contact Lenses Designed To Help Diabetics
Google is a company well-known for its bold ventures into different technologies. One portion of its vast resources has gone into the development of contact lenses that could prove to be a tremendous help to people suffering from diabetes. The company announced on its blog that it was testing prototypes that measure glucose levels in…
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