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" Doctors around the world could soon have access to new computer software which would improve their ability to detect glaucoma. Experts at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, University College London&amp;#039;s Institute of Ophthalmology and City University London have developed the Motion Displacement Test (MDT), which is said to be an effective and affordable technology for the detection of glaucoma. Glaucoma is the most common form of preventable blindness, affecting around 67 million people around the world. Ted Garway-Heath, consultant ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, said that the test will &amp;#039;help us identify patients at greatest risk of glaucoma, provide better treatments for glaucoma and also monitoring for patients throughout the course of their disease&amp;#039;. The test is due to be unveiled today (March 6th) in the House of Commons to mark the first ever World Glaucoma Day. According to the Eyecare Trust, consumers should have their eyes tested once every two years and over-40s with a family history of glaucoma are entitled to free eye tests every year. Iain Anderson, chairman of the Eyecare Trust, said: &amp;#039;It&amp;#039;s vital that people at risk of glaucoma have regular eye examinations to prevent avoidable sight loss. &amp;#039;If left untreated the condition can lead to severe vision impairment and even blindness.&amp;#039; \u00A9 Adfero Ltd "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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