- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2013
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
Researchers say the microchip performs much better than expected
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 15th, 2013
First Retinal Implant Approved by the FDA
The implant will be used to treat people suffering with a rare genetic eye disease
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2013
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
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
Researchers intend to electrically stimulate the cortex, bypass the visual system
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 4th, 2012
Curing Blindness with an Artificial Cornea
A new technique will be applied on people suffering from corneal diseases
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 30th, 2012
Gene Responsible for Early-Onset Blindness Discovered
The finding could lead to the development of new therapies and drugs
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 14th, 2012
Light-Powered Retinal Implants Created
They can be placed inside the eyes with a simple surgery
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- May 4th, 2012
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
Scientists are investigating a new therapeutic approach
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 9th, 2011
Genetic Roots of Blindness Teased Out in New Study
Experts study the causes of cataracts and glaucoma