Did you know that blindness disrupts the organization of the cerebral cortex and modifies memory? Losing one of our senses upsets the others. This is why it seems blind people generally have more developed sense of smell, hearing, touch and taste than average.
Biotech
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.
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).
Blind 3-Year-Old Sees for the First Time After New Procedure
McKinley Sovey is the youngest person to undergo this type of gene therapy. Her parents Parker and Julie Sovey have been watching her progress.
Eye Patch Covered in Tiny Needles Could Help Fight Blindness
Eye diseases and injuries impose a significant clinical problem worldwide. Safe and effective ocular drug delivery is, however, challenging due to the presence of ocular barriers.
stimulating the Brain Could Enable Blind People to See Shapes Made of Light
In a new study, electrodes implanted in the brain caused parts of patients visual cortex to light up in specific patterns, allowing them to see shapes of letters in their mind’s eyes.
Smart Implants Could save the Eyesight of Glaucoma Patients
Glaucoma patients can use implants to treat the condition by draining the eye, but the existing technology rarely lasts more than a few years thanks to the accumulation of microorganisms that wreck the functionality. A Purdue-led team might have a clever technological solution, using magnetism.
U.S. Truck Driver First to Get ‘Permanent’ Contacts for Astigmatism
As a truck driver, David Cheshire has struggled with finding a way to see better while driving. Driving down the interstate day in and day out started to cause strain on Cheshire’s eyes, exit signs started to get blurry and he knew that he had to take action to fix his eyesight. Cheshire didn’t like wearing contacts, though, and he couldn’t afford prescription sunglasses, according to a press release from Brinton Vision.
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