Researchers from the UK and Spain continue to study the potential to use 3D printing to transform pharmaceuticals, outlining their studies in the recently published ‘3D Printed Tablets (Printlets) with Braille and Moon Patterns for Visually Impaired Patients.’
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These High-Tech Contact Lenses Correct Colour Blindness
Researchers apply metasurfaces to standard contact lenses for customizable colour correction.
Eye2Eye Program Provides Support for People with Vision Loss
For millions of blind and visually impaired people the pandemic raises new issues around safety, transportation, and access to mental health support.
Apple and Amazon Launch Voice-Assisted Coronavirus COVID-19 Screening
Apple also partnered with CDC on app and website for coronavirus triage
This Technology Removes Need for Eye Dilation
New technology that removes the need for eye dilation during an eye exam.
Blind Carpenter Partially Regains Sight After Clinical Trial
For the first time in 15 years, Spirit River carpenter Dean Scott can read signs
Mojo Vision Develops Augmented Reality Screen on a Contact Lens
Mojo Vision is revealing a smart contact lens with a tiny built-in display that lets you view augmented reality images on a screen.
Microsoft’s Project Tokyo Helps Visually Impaired Users ‘See with Modified HoloLens
In an effort to provide assistance where it can, Microsoft in 2016 launched Project Tokyo, a partnership among researchers in the U.S., U.K., China, Japan, and India to explore technologies that might help those with impairments interact with the world around them.
UPMC is First to Implant Wireless Retinal Device in the U.S.
Clinical trial will test use of retinal prosthesis to treat advanced age-related macular degeneration.
Children with Lazy Eye Can be Treated by Watching TV on a Special Screen
Israeli startup NovaSight Ltd. wants to treat lazy eye by letting patients watch movies.
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