UK: NEW STUDY ON MOTORISTS' EYESIGHT

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UK motorists are receiving inconsistent advice from doctors, ophthalmologists and opticians over whether or not their eyesight is good enough to allow them to drive, according to a study by the Sheffield-based Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Research covering 100 people found that 26% of those possessing 6/9 vision failed the standard visual test for car driving, reading a number plate at 20.5 metres. Of the family doctors asked what advice they would give to people with 6/9 vision, 75% suggested they could drive, with 13% saying they should not. Of the GPs asked, 21% said the poorer 6/12 vision patients could drive, even though around 65% had failed the test.

Ophthalmic R&D, Offices and clinics of optometrists, Optical Health Centers, Offices of Optometrists, Eyewear industry, Ophthalmic research, Vision centers

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UK: RESEARCH CLAIMS CANNABIS IS SAFE

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Oxford University's Dr Leslie Iversen has dismissed the severe addictiveness together with the infertility and mental illness problems associated with using marijuana as myths. Cannabis is classed as a safe drug in Dr Iversen's The Science of Marijuana book, which states that it is safer than aspirin and does not lead to brain damage or cancer. The research will put further pressure on the UK government to look again at moves to decriminalise the drug, an active part of which could be used to treat people with acute pain and with Aids.

Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Mntl Hlth R&D, Marijuana, University of Oxford, Medical research, Marijuana industry, Marijuana trade

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