NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of low-vision technology, and Pico Interactive, maker of innovative VR solutions, announced the launch of an all-in-one virtual reality device that can re-open the wearer’s eyes to a world they believed forever lost due to failing sight.
Scientists Develop Blood Test Capable of Saving Millions of People from Going Blind
Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) revealed that their new blood test can detect patients at risk of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common disorder caused by damage to the macular that can cause blindness.
This Bionic Eye Could Be Implanted in Humans Next Year
Scientists are a step closer to creating a bionic eye which could help millions of blind people to see using a microchip implanted in the retina and a pair of glasses.
Inventor of North Sense’ Implant Claims He Has Created a ‘New Human Sense for the Blind
A biohacker claims to have developed a ‘new human sense’ after implanting a Bluetooth compass into his chest.
How to Call Santa with Google Home
Google is offering kids (and adults) a fun opportunity this year to call the big guy at his home in the North Pole.
Japanese Doctor Develops New Technology for the Blind
Chieko Asakawa, a Japanese doctor and inventor, is developing a new technology that will aid visually impaired individuals. Her passion for advancing technology for the visually impaired started when Asakawa had a swimming pool accident when she was 14 which caused her blindness. She is now working with other companies to improve the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people live a normal life.
Pharmacy Releases Makeup Tutorial for People with Vision Loss
An Australian pharmacy company, Priceline Pharmacy has created a makeup tutorial video on its website for people who are blind or have low vision.
See Around Britain App looking for Organizations to Help with Launch
A new app launched by charity, See Around Britain, aims to take away travel uncertainty for disabled people with a solution that offers essential accessibility information and photographs for hundreds of thousands of sites in the UK and Europe. It also includes railway and Eurostar, buses and taxis, stations and airports.
Huawei’s App Uses AI to Help Visually Impaired Users ‘Hear’ Facial Expressions
Huawei is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help blind people “see” the faces of people with whom they’re speaking. The Chinese company debuted Facing Emotions, an app for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro that can “translate” seven different universal emotions — anger, fear, disgust, happiness, sadness, surprise, and contempt — into seven corresponding sounds.
First Patient Receives Implant with Implandata’s Eye Pressure Sensor
Medical device company Implandata Ophthalmic Products GmbH (Implandata) announced that the first patient in its international, multi-center, clinical study has been successfully implanted with its novel pressure sensor. This first-in-human clinical study is being conducted to validate the suprachoroidally-placed EYEMATE-SC sensor implant for continual monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP).
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