Neurobiologists funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have discovered a potential cure for degenerative vision diseases leading to terminal blindness. The solution, however, may be rooted in an unconventional therapeutic approach.
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Potential Cure Discovered for Degenerative Vision Diseases Leading to Terminal Blindness
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4682 days ago (Editorial)
Apple has applied for a patent to cover a great new invention that would allow users to wear specially designed eyewear to view confidential information while using their mobile devices. The patent also covers gamers who are playing multiplayer games.
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Posted by Bharat (#1) 4650 days ago (Editorial)
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Corneal Abrasion
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4647 days ago (Editorial)
A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the eye's cornea. The cornea is the clear, protective covering over the iris, which is the colored part of the eye, and the pupil, the black circle in the middle of the eye. It's important both for vision and for protecting the eye. If you poke your eye or if something gets trapped under your eyelid such as dirt or sand your cornea may become scratched. When it
Apple invents privacy eyewear for confidential information, gaming
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4635 days ago (Editorial)
Apple has applied for a patent to cover a great new invention that would allow users to wear specially designed eyewear to view confidential information while using their mobile devices. The patent also covers gamers who are playing multiplayer games. The gist of how this is works is that a user can set the device, be it an iPhone, iPad, or notebook, to privacy mode, wherein the software would al
Implantable Lenses: Help for Severe Myopia
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4618 days ago (Editorial)
Implanted contact lenses can now help people who have moderate to severe nearsightedness, or myopia. Called phakic intraocular lenses (IOL), these lenses are surgically implanted in the eye in front of the natural lens. They work by bending light rays onto the retina to form a clear image. Studies have found that IOL surgery is as safe as LASIK, which cuts the cornea to change its focusing power.
The Effect of Visual Impairment on Quality of Life of Children Aged 3–16 Years
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4606 days ago (Editorial)
Visual impairment (VI) in childhood has lifelong implications for both the child and their family. Indeed, it affects the child's development, education, and the care given by families and professionals. It also shapes the adult the child will become, affecting employment and social prospects. Although less common than VI in adulthood, the number of 'blind years' experienced by these children in
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4588 days ago (Editorial)
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