UK study: LED technology can diagnose incipient cataracts

Heriot-Watt University (Heriot-Watt University) study found that a LED technology can detect early cataract, is expected to early treatment of cataract patients, as well as reduce medical resources.

The Heriot-Watt University and biotechnology company in Scotland, Edinburgh, Biosciences, Ltd, University of Edinburgh expert, and Swedish and Danish organizations are working on the development of the LED technology. The fluorescent signal of the technology can help clinicians detect a lens, to record and track the continuous formation of cataract, and diagnose whether patients should receive treatment.

Professor Rory Duncan of the Heriot-Watt University said: "this technique does not have to wait until cataract formation, but it can be checked before cataract occurs, and preventive measures are taken.". "General cataract patients tend to have blurred vision problems before they are treated.".

Since cataracts are often a complication of type one or two diabetes, this technique can significantly reduce health stress through early detection of cataracts in diabetic patients. In addition, the research team believes that this LED technology can change through the lens, detect the disease in their lifestyle and environment is presented under the "real age" rather than physiological age.

The research team will conduct further tests in pigs, the non invasive treatment technology to promote the progress of.

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