Regenerating Optic Nerves
Everyone knows you can’t regenerate nerves, so if the optic nerve is damaged or underdeveloped there really aren’t any options. Or are there?
Everyone knows you can’t regenerate nerves, so if the optic nerve is damaged or underdeveloped there really aren’t any options. Or are there?
Let’s help the #ToyLikeMe campaign get wheelchairs and white canes represented in LEGO activity sets. All you need to do is vote!
We’re giving away a Hooray for Braille kit from Seedlings filled with fun braille goodies! This contest ends December 10th, 2015.
New research shows the autoimmune eye disease could be linked to gut microbes.
Research study shows blind children use the visual cortex area of the brain to process language.
Dynamic new feature on Apple iPhone 6s is accessible for blind users.
Spark Therapeutics announces the success of their phase 3 clinical trials for LCA gene therapy and their plan to seek FDA approval in 2016.
First-ever braille tablet developed by start-up company BLITLAB Technology. This will revolutionize access to braille!
Optogenetics looks at restoring sight to patients with retinal damage in a whole new way by focusing on transforming the function of ganglion cells.
New assistive glasses adjust images in real-time for people who are visually impaired.
The XploR cane uses smartphone technology to send vibrations to the user when it detects a familiar face.
Researchers prove that “retina-brain pathways can be established in LCA patients,” even after decades of near blindness and these pathways are strengthened with use after the retina has been treated.
Top researchers reported positive findings on clinic trials of gene therapy for people with LCA, Usher Syndrome, Stargardt disease, among many others.