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Cardiff University researchers drive forward NHS availability of sight saving corneal therapy in Wales

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Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Cardiff University’s Down’s Syndrome Vision Research Unit

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Researchers take first step towards genetic test for childhood short-sightedness

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Traditional eye screening shown to be ineffective for special schools

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School Professor co-authors pioneering report into NHS eye research participation

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Study suggests education causes short-sightedness