Newly launched assistive technology company has modified Epson smart glasses to provide support for blind and visually impaired people.
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Lawmakers Looking to Ban Eyeball Tattoos
Lawmakers in Washington state are looking to ban the rare practice of eyeball tattoos because of potential damage inflicted on one’s eyesight.
New Study Warns Smoking Causes Blindness Earlier Than Commonly Thought
Smoking cigarettes has long been known for its ability to damage eyesight, on top of the harm it causes to the lungs, heart, and other organs, and now a new study suggests that smoking can impair vision far earlier than is commonly thought.
This AI Program Can Diagnose Blindness
Dr Ramasamy Kim, head of retina services at an eye hospital in southern India, and his team at the Aravind eye hospital in Madurai have examined about 15,000 images from across the country showing the interior surface of the eyeball, known as the fundus.
Research Reveals Gene Mutation Behind Glaucoma
For the first time, a cause behind pigmentary glaucoma—one of the leading causes of blindness in adults—has been revealed by a global team of researchers from the University of Alberta, Harvard University and Flinders University in Australia.
People Born Blind Seems to Protect them From Schizophrenia
It seems that being born blind protects people from developing schizophrenia. Now, a large scale study has just added more evidence to confirm this is indeed the case.
New Laser Technology Could Treat Eye Diseases Like Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma
A platform that combines cutting-edge diagnostic tools and ultra-fast laser technology developed at the University of Alberta could usher in a new era of non-invasive medical interventions for eye diseases.
Iluvien Helps Reverse Vision Loss for Diabetics
A product developed by a Georgia based company is barely visible to the eye, but it’s changing how diabetics see.
Diet Soda Linked to Diabetic Blindness
Drinking diet soda may raise the risk for a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness, a new study says.
CES 2019 Announces Pitch Competition and Accessibility Contest
The first annual CES Pitch Competition to highlight technology creating social connection was recently announced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation and AARP. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation – a national foundation with the mission to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives, invites CES 2019 attendees to participate in selecting the winners by in-person audience vote. The pitch event is sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs which engages with startups to transform markets and change lives.
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