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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Get tested this week for silent thief of sight

Glaucoma, which is the second leading global cause of blindness is often referred to as the silent thief of sight. As this week (10-16 March 2013) is World Glaucoma Week, take the opportunity to have your eyes tested. 11 Mar 2013 11:20

Men and women explore the visual world differently

Everyone knows that men and women tend to hold different views on certain things. However, new research by scientists from the University of Bristol and published in PLoS ONE indicates that this may literally be the case. 30 Nov 2012 16:06

New look at putting the lid on those dry eyes

It isn't only age that can make you feel many different parts of your body, including your eyes, are starting to "dry up". Dry eyes are one of the most common vision-related health problems. They can be a function of the passing of the years. However, dry eyes are becoming more frequent in people of all ages, who spend too much time staring at a computer screen. 1 Nov 2012 16:31

Using the eye as a 'window into the brain'

An inexpensive, five-minute eye scan can accurately assess the amount of brain damage in people with the debilitating autoimmune disorder multiple sclerosis (MS), and offer clues about how quickly the disease is progressing, according to results of two Johns Hopkins studies. 26 Oct 2012 02:24

Ancient berry could fight diabetic blindness

The ancient Tibetan goji berry could help fight blindness caused by long-term diabetes according to studies conducted by University of Sydney researchers. 8 Jun 2012 00:45

Digital Optometry donation supports development of optometric studies

Digital Optometry will be contributing R2 million rand to support the study of Optometry across South Africa with the donation of over R600 000 worth of optometric software, as well as a prize to the top performing optometric student participating universities. 24 Jan 2012 11:37

First patient receives novel gene therapy for type of blindness

The first patient to receive gene therapy for an incurable type of blindness was treated at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford last week as part of a trial led by Oxford University. 1 Nov 2011 11:50

Eye-care myths: Busted? Or not?

[Graham Anderson] Your eyes are windows to the world, but many of us aren't blessed with 20/20 vision. Even so, you can take your blinkers off when it comes to eye-care, especially during September, Eye-care Awareness Month. 14 Sep 2011 10:07

Spec-Savers sponsors Umzi Wethu students

Two students from the Umzi Wethu hospitality training academy in Port Elizabeth can now 'see clearly' thanks to the sponsorship of Spec-Savers. Lifa Tshali and Lerato Tau received their glasses from Spec-Savers Greenacres franchisee, Antonie Wolmarans on Monday, 29 August 2011. 31 Aug 2011 10:01

Results of medication studies in top medical journals may be misleading to readers

[Enrique Rivero] A UCLA-Harvard study has highlighted three types of confusing outcome measures. Studies about medications published in the most influential medical journals are frequently designed in a way that yields misleading or confusing results, new research suggests. 26 Aug 2011 09:19

Eye Care Awareness Month

World Retina Week - 19-25 September - kicks off Eye Care Awareness Month in South Africa. 25 Aug 2011 14:00