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Affects Of Long Term Blindness

A very interesting article on the affects of having vision restored after a long period of Blindness.
Affects Of Long Term Blindness

Spinach Pigments Proposed As Cure For Blindness

A very interesting line of research is being pursued as a possible way to restore sight.
Spinach Pigments Proposed As Possible Cure For Blindness

Robot Doctors, Are They In Our Future?

From the results that a prototype robot doctor is achieving, it seems that we are likely to see them.
Robot Doctors, Are They In Our Future?

Prevalence of Glaucoma Increasing World Wide

new information stresses the importance of careful evaluation in diagnosis of Glaucoma, pressure test is not enough.
Prevalence Of Glaucoma Increasing World Wide

Macular Degeneration Research

New Macular degeneration research is showing some promising results.
Macular Degeneration Research

Fruit May Help Prevent Blindness In Older People

A recently completed study reveals a direct relationship between the consumption of fruit and the risk of sertain types of blindness in older people.
Fruit May Help Prevent Blindness In Older People

Eye Transplant Research Progress

A team of doctors has recently transplanted an Eye into a young Girl in an effort to restore her sight.
Eye Transplant Research Progress

New Discovery May Help Lessen The Chance Of Cornea Transplant Rejection

A team of Doctors has discovered what appears to be the trigger in the immune response that causes Cornea transplant rejection. It seems that this discovery could have wide ranging implications, including some for Cancer treatment.
New Discovery May Lessen The Chance Of Cornea Transplant Rejection

New Drugs Prevent Scarring After Glaucoma Surgery

New drugs currently under development prevent scarring after Glaucoma surgery and greatly improve its effectiveness.
New Drugs Prevent Scarring After Glaucoma Surgery

New Clues To Hereditary Blindness Found

Scientists have discovered that Zinc plays an important role in the body's ability to maintain normal sight.
New Clues To Hereditary Blindness Found

Eggs May Help Prevent Blindness

A compound found in eggs has been determined to help protect the eye from light damage.
Eggs May Help Prevent Blindness

Human Stem Cells Show Potential For Eye Repair

Research on Human Stem Cells show promise for correcting Eye problems, however problems exist.
Human Stem Cells Show Potential For Eye Repair

Vitamin A Regimen Appears To Slow The Progress Of RP

A study reported in this article appears to show that a strict vitamin A regimen may extend the period of useful sight by as much as twenty Years.
Vitamin A Regimen Appears To Slow The Progress Of RP

Artificial Retina Research

It appears that a working and useful artificial Retina may be in the not too distant future.
Artificial Retina Research

Benefits of Macugen in Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

This new treatment is showing promise for treating Macular Degeneration.
Benefits of Macugen in Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Research Report - Successful Generation of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells to Treat Blindness

This new breakthrough could lead to a treatment for Macular Degeneration.
Research Report - Successful Generation of Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells to Treat Blindness

Excessive Computer Use Threat To Eyesight

A recent study suggests that excessive computer use, especially for the near sighted, may significantly raise the risk of developing Glaucoma.
Excessive Computer Use May Cause Eye Damage

New Findings Lead to Revised Therapeutic Regimen to Slow RP

Study shows that the inclusion of additional items in the treatment can improve the effect of Vitamin A.
New Findings Lead to Revised Therapeutic Regimen to Slow RP

Chemical Important In Guiding Visual System Development

A chemical discovered to play a role in the development of the visual system, offers the promise of new treatments.
Chemical Important In Guiding Visual System Development

Retinitis Pigmentosa, Description, Types, and Prognosis

This article contains very useful information about the various types of RP as well as information about how it is passed on and a list of resources at the bottom of the article.
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Description, Types, and Prognosis

First Ever Regeneration Of Optic Nerve Accomplished

The first ever regeneration of an Optic Nerve promises to open the door to improving the lives of millions.
First Ever Regeneration Of Optic Nerve Accomplished

Charles Bonnet syndrome and Vision Loss

Seeing strange things when you have vision loss is not unusual.
Charles Bonnet syndrome and Vision Loss

The Art of Seeing Without Sight

A well known Blind Turkish painter is providing the research community with some very interesting information.
The Art of Seeing Without Sight

Brain Chip Reads Man's Thoughts, Makes Movement Possible

A chip implanted in the Brain makes controlling a computer possible by merely thinking about it.
Brain Chip Reads Man's Thoughts, Makes Movement Possible

Stem Cells Give Sight To Blind Woman

An exciting new use of Stem Cells has restored sight to this Blind Woman.
Stem Cells Give Sight To Blind Woman

Artificial Retina Research Update

Update on the progress of ongoing artificial Retina research.
Artificial Retina Research Update

Bionic Eye Will Allow Blind To See

Research being done on a Bionic Eye shows promise of restoring some limited vision.
Bionic Eye Will Allow Blind To See

Is Your Laptop A Pain In The Neck?

The posture caused by the small Laptop keyboard can cause muscle strain.
Is Your Laptop A Pain In The Neck?

A Chip Implanted In The Eye Can Stimulate Vision

A chip implanted in the Eye, combined with special glasses and a computer worn on the belt, offers the possibility of vastly improved mobility.
A Chip Implanted In The Eye Can Stimulate Vision

UCLA Researchers Identify Key Enzyme Linked To Childhood Blindness

Researchers have made a breakthrough which may eventually lead to a cure for childhood blindness.
UCLA Researchers Identify Key Enzyme Linked To Childhood Blindness

Researchers use human gene to restore vision in mice

The mice treated in this study show evidence of the eye actually repairing itself.
Researchers use human gene to restore vision in mice

Military Night Vision Goggles Offer Promise For The Blind

This article details research being done into adapting night vision technology to serve in restoring sight to the Blind.
Military Night Vision Goggles Offer Promise For The Blind

Study To Investigate Sleep Disturbances in Blind and Visually Impaired

Doctors in New Zealand will be conducting a careful study of the sleep problems facing many Blind People.
Study To Investigate Sleep Disturbances in Blind and Visually Impaired

Scientists Proove Blind Can See With Sixth Sense

This study suggests that there may actually be a type of Blind Sight.
Scientists Proove Blind Can See With Sixth Sense

Phase 2 Human Clinical Trials Announced For Promising Retinal Disease Treatment

This report details a promising new approach to providing some answers for Retinal disease.
Phase 2 Human Clinical Trials Announced For Promising Retinal Disease Treatment

Retinal Implants May Soon Restore Lost Vision

Research into Retinal implants is moving forward rapidly.
Retinal Implants May Soon Restore Lost Vision

Breakthrough Drug Treatment Helps Prevent Blindness

A drug normally used to treat certain types of Cancer is showing great promise in preventing Blindness.
Breakthrough Drug Treatment Helps Prevent Blindness

If a Blind Person Gained Sight Could They Recognize Objects Previously Touched?

This fascinating article suggests that regaining ones sight later in life may not be as much of a blessing as one might think it to be.
If a Blind Person Gained Sight Could They Recognize Objects Previously Touched?

New Artificial Insect Eye May Have Future Implications For The Blind

The development of a new artificial insect eye may have future implications for the Blind.
New Artificial Insect Eye May Have Future Implications For The Blind

Retinal Implants Are Ray of Hope For The Blind

Although this article indicates progress is being made on implants, there's still a ways to go.
Retinal Implants Are Ray of Hope For The Blind

Medicare Starts Paying for Visual Rehabilitation Services

This very informative article describes n experimental program being undertaken by Medicare.
Medicare Starts Paying for Visual Rehabilitation Services

Australian scientists begin human tests on "bionic eye"

This article details progress being made on a Bionic Eye.
Australian scientists begin human tests on "bionic eye"

Investigators Pioneer Use of Stem Cells to Rescue Vision

Early research on this approach to Retina repair is showing promise.
Investigators Pioneer Use of Stem Cells to Rescue Vision

Silicon Retina Mimics Biology For A Clearer View

Researchers believe that the approach they're using will simplify things and produce better results.
Silicon Retina Mimics Biology For A Clearer View

Cell Transplants To Retina Restores Sight In Mice

Cell transplants to the Retina in mice have successfully restored sight.
Cell Transplants To Retina Restores Sight In Mice

Additional Information On Retina Cell Transplants To Mice Restoring Vision

This article contains more information about a very promising course of research.
Additional Information On Retina Cell Transplants To Mice Restoring Vision

Cost Of Saving Sight Can Be a Hardship

The cost of Monthly injections to save their sight can be a hardship for some people.
Cost Of Saving Sight Can Be a Hardship

Technology May Give Blind A touch of Sight

New approach to restoring vision uses the Tongue to create sight.
Technology May Give Blind A touch of Sight

Phase 2 clinical Trial of Retinal Cell Transplantation

This new clinical trial which is just beginning shows great promise.
Phase 2 clinical Trial of Retinal Cell Transplantation

Fetal Tissue Transplant Rescues Woman's Sight

The transplantation of Fetal Tissue onto this woman's Retina has restored her sight to a usable level.
Fetal Tissue Transplant Rescues Woman's Sight

Bionic Cat Eyes May Help Restore Sight In Humans

Due to the similarity in cats eyes and humans researchers are working with cats to help restore sight.
Bionic Cat Eyes May Help Restore Sight In Humans

Bionic Eye Restores Sight To The Blind

This Bionic Eye has shown great promise during research and should be available commercially within two Years.
Bionic Eye Restores Sight To The Blind

Melatonin Effective In Correcting Sleep Disorder In Totally Blind People

Melatonin has been shown effective in correcting irregular sleep rythms in totally Blind people.
Melatonin Effective In Correcting Sleep Disorder In Totally Blind People

Visually Impaired Benefit From Video Games

Studies have shown that action video games will benefit the visually impaired.
Visually Impaired Benefit From Video Games

FDA Approves Study of Next Generation Retinal Implant

The FDA has approved the study of a new implant with much higher resolution.
FDA Approves Study of Next Generation Retinal Implant

Bionic Eye May Be Only A Couple of Years Away

What appears to be the final trials before release have begun for this electronic implant.
Bionic Eye May Be Only A Couple of Years Away

Scientists Plan Stem Cell Cure For Blindness

British Scientists and Doctors are embarking on a new program which shows great promise.
Scientists Plan Stem Cell Cure For Blindness

Mini-Telescope Implants May Save Vision Damaged by Eye Disease

A new device currently awaiting FDA approval may help save the sight of many.
Mini-Telescope Implants May Save Vision Damaged by Eye Disease

Reasons ?For Severe Blindness Illuminated

Research into the behavior of the LCA Gene may open the door to new treatments for some forms of Blindness.
Reasons ?For Severe Blindness Illuminated

Resverlogix Corp.: First Ever Therapy Targets Optic Nerve Head for Glaucoma

This is a new approach to controlling Glaucoma and it is showing great promise.
Resverlogix Corp.: First Ever Therapy Targets Optic Nerve Head for Glaucoma

World's First True Bionic Eye

Researchers have developed a bionic eye, about the size of a pea, that can be implanted inside the eye.
World's First True Bionic Eye

Gene Therapy Provides Vision To People Who Were Nearly Blind

This statement, recently released by The Foundation Fighting Blindness, reports on a very promising treatment.
Gene Therapy Provides Vision To People Who Were Nearly Blind

Study Reaffirms LCA Gene Therapy Potential

Ongoing studies continue to make progress in the gene therapy field.
Study Reaffirms LCA Gene Therapy Potential

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Updated on ... September 29, 2008