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.
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Study Shows Green Leafy Diet Could prevent Major Cause of Blindness
Eating green leafy vegetables could help prevent macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness, according to a latest Australian study.
Blue Light from Smartphones and Tablets Accelerating Blindness, According to Study
Researchers from The University of Toledo studied the impact of blue light — which comes from the sun as well as digital devices — on our eyes.
IrisVision Uses VR to Help People with Severe Macular Degeneration
Virtual reality can be used for a wide range of applications, such as Helping restore sight for people who are visually impaired. IrisVision uses a smartphone-based VR system that utilizes the phone’s camera to help people with severe macular degeneration to see better. While it doesn’t actually cure blindness, it does enable users with this vision disorder to carry out tasks — such as reading — that they would otherwise find difficult to do without assistance.
An Orange a Day Keeps Macular Degeneration Away
A new study has shown that people who regularly eat oranges are less likely to develop macular degeneration than people who do not eat oranges.
IrisVision Harnesses the Power of Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with a Samsung Gear VR Headset
IrisVision has developed a low-cost visual aid system for people with low vision. The system currently harnesses the power of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone mounted in a Samsung Gear VR headset.
Treatment for Common Blindness Could Be Available within Five Years, Scientists Say
A treatment for common causes of blindness could be available within five years, scientists believe, after revealing the first two patients given a revolutionary stem cell therapy have regained enough vision to be able to read.
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