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95% Of People In Northern Ireland Happy To Have Retina Scanned For Medical Admissions‏

5th July 2016 / BODY, HEALTH / By Abby Williams

Over 90 per cent of people living in Northern Ireland are happy for iris scanning technology to be used in medical admissions when they are unconscious, disorientated or confused, to correctly identify them and allow for their relatives to be contacted. That’s according to a survey carried out by biometric technology company The Lava Group. […]

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Six Top Tips To Boost Your Vision In 2016

26th December 2015 / BODY, HEALTH / By Jessikah Hope Stenson

MUNCHING on mince pies and glugging mulled wine over the festive period can play havoc with your waistline. But did you know that over indulging can also have an adverse impact on your eyesight? Poor nutrition, a cheeky cigarette at the office Christmas party and excessive alcohol can contribute to a host of serious eye

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Did You Know That 50% Of Sight Loss Is Preventable?

22nd September 2015 / BODY, HEALTH, NEWS / By Tina Calder

WITH sight loss among the population of Northern Ireland set to increase by 25% between 2011 and 2020 a leading health association is warning that people of all ages should be looking after their eyes. To mark National Eye Health Week, Chair of Optometry NI David Barnes has revealed that 50% of failing eye sight

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