• Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 28th, 2013
Researchers Grow Eyes on the Tails of Several Tadpoles

Researchers Grow Eyes on the Tails of Several Tadpoles

Experiments suggest that these eyes actually helped the tadpoles see

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2013
Microchip Implanted Behind Blind People's Eyeball Helps Them See Again

Microchip Implanted Behind Blind People's Eyeball Helps Them See Again

Researchers say the microchip performs much better than expected

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 15th, 2013
First Retinal Implant Approved by the FDA

First Retinal Implant Approved by the FDA

The implant will be used to treat people suffering with a rare genetic eye disease

Aspirin, the So-Called Wonder Drug, Ups the Risks of Blindness

Aspirin, the So-Called Wonder Drug, Ups the Risks of Blindness

Those taking aspirin on a regular basis can lose their eyesight, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2012
Plastic “Whiskers” Could Help the Blind

Plastic “Whiskers” Could Help the Blind

The researchers who came up with the idea were inspired by rats

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 17th, 2012
Innovative Visual Prosthetic Could Restore Vision by Directly Activating the Brain

Innovative Visual Prosthetic Could Restore Vision by Directly Activating the Brain

Researchers intend to electrically stimulate the cortex, bypass the visual system

Curing Blindness with an Artificial Cornea

Curing Blindness with an Artificial Cornea

A new technique will be applied on people suffering from corneal diseases

Gene Responsible for Early-Onset Blindness Discovered

Gene Responsible for Early-Onset Blindness Discovered

The finding could lead to the development of new therapies and drugs

Light-Powered Retinal Implants Created

Light-Powered Retinal Implants Created

They can be placed inside the eyes with a simple surgery

Shipping Accident May Lead to Cure for Blindness

Shipping Accident May Lead to Cure for Blindness

For patients suffering from a condition called choroidal neovascularization

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 2nd, 2012
Cortical Blindness May Soon Be Cured

Cortical Blindness May Soon Be Cured

Scientists are investigating a new therapeutic approach

Genetic Roots of Blindness Teased Out in New Study

Genetic Roots of Blindness Teased Out in New Study

Experts study the causes of cataracts and glaucoma

 
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