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Scientists believe they have help for older people suffering from poor eyesight. The solution is a special red light in the eyes for three minutes. Doctors say a three-minute daily dose of the special red light for two weeks could improve age-related vision problems. However, they say not any red light will help eyesight. The co-author of a study into the effects of red light and vision in older people why. Professor Glen Jeffery said: "I strongly that people do not just go and a red light off the web. They have to the right wavelength and reliable. We are looking for a commercial partner to do this and to them at under around $20 to $25."

The study was out by a team from University College London. Researchers tests on 24 men and women aged between 28 and 72. They said some cells that us light had deteriorated in the older people. Doctors say their red light the ability of these people to detect different colours, particularly blue. The vision of these older people by as much as 22 per cent. Doctor Jeffrey said: "Populations are rapidly and this is going to be a major issue in the future. We need to up for this." He added: "If you can't see clearly you can't or watch TV. You also to fall down and break bones. Our lights are a step in this direction."