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.
Brain Plasticity News in Gene Therapy Read More »
Top researchers reported positive findings on clinic trials of gene therapy for people with LCA, Usher Syndrome, Stargardt disease, among many others.
Gene Therapy Experts Meet to Exchange Knowledge Read More »
The ability to make a human nerve regenerate successfully (as with the ability to communicate effectively with the brain) could help cure a number of diseases and injuries, including visual impairment caused by Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH).
Investigating the Missing Link in Nerve Regeneration Read More »
Harvard is seeking information about people with severe early onset retinal disease. This information will inform the design of a new technology that has the potential to help people with these diseases access their residual vision.
Discovering New Technology for Children and Adults with Severe Retinal Blinding Diseases Read More »
What’s your opinion of the need for accessible currency in the US? Should we change our money so that it’s accessible to the blind?
Changes Coming to Make US Currency Accessible Read More »
Researchers have found a genetic mutation that explains why some children are born without eyes (anophthalmia) or with small eyes (microphthalmia).
Genetic Mutation May Cause Some forms of Anophthalmia/ Microphthalmia Read More »
On April 14, 2015, Netflix officially announced the addition of audio description tracks for viewers who are visually impaired.
Netflix Announces Accessibility Feature for Blind Users Read More »
New treatment allows visual information to bypass damaged retina cells and successfully reach the brain where it can be processed.
The Visual Code That May Treat Blindness Read More »
The discovery of a new genetic mutation on an already known gene could lead to treatments of genetic blindness in children with LCA.
New Gene for LCA Discovered, PNPLA6 Read More »
The Hueyify software allows any user to customize any webpage to their personal preferences, including color, font size, layout and more. Talk about an accessible web!
Hueyify: Making the Internet Accessible to Everyone Read More »
Ronan, Fynnley, Leo and Lily-Grace have all had the chance to trial a SMART Brailler thanks to the support of RNIB. And now all four need your help so they can each get their own brailler!
For Ronan, Fynnley, Leo & Lily-Grace Read More »
Daniel Kish demonstrates his controversial echolocation technique that allows those who are blind to navigate using sonar in this TedX talk.
Learning to Navigate through Echolocation Read More »
Stay on top of epileptic seizures with this sleek, contemporary wristwatch that detects subtle nerve movements that indicate a seizure is happening.
A watch that warns about epileptic seizures Read More »
There’s a company that’s working on a visor to help those with tunnel vision to see the full picture of what they could see without tunnel vision. It’s still in the development phases but looks interesting.
New Gadget Addresses Tunnel Vision Read More »
New technology translates sign language to speech and speech into text, making communication between those who sign and those who don’t much more seamless.
Sign to Speech to Text – The Next Big Thing for the Deaf Community Read More »
