Blindness Stories
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List of Most Painful Places To Get Inked
Viral photo shows painful looking black eyeball tattoo. -
Simple Eye Test Spots Glaucoma 10 Years Before Symptoms Begin
A new technique can detect glaucoma up to a decade before vision loss begins. -
Brains Of Those Born Blind Rewire To Adapt, Heighten Other Senses
New research has identified ways that the brain connections in people born blind adapt and rewire, a behavior that can help strengthen their remaining senses. -
New Experimental Treatment May Fight Eye Condition
Animal tests have given researchers promise for a new age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment. -
16 Myths And Misconceptions About Blindness You Shouldn't Believe
Blind people don't dream, plus other myths and misconceptions you shouldn't believe. -
Blind People Can Teach Their Brains How To See Again
People who have been blind even for many years could use an implant to help teach their brains how to process visual information again. -
The Mediterranean Diet May Also Preserve Your Eyesight
Individuals who adhere to the Mediterranean diet may be protected from the leading cause of eyesight loss. -
Why Some Brains Can’t See Moving Objects
A new study shows some people have motion blindness due to agnosia; they aren't aware of the brain-wiring issue because they've already compensated for it. -
Soon Scientists Will Cure Blind Babies Before They’re Even Born
Newborns of the future at risk for hereditary blindness may not lose their vision thanks to a new drug. -
Could Using Your Phone Before Bed Temporarily Blind You?
Doctors have documented the first cases of smartphone-induced blindness, but suggest the problem may be more widespread. -
Cases Of Vision Loss And Blindness Are Expected To Double By 2050
The number of older Americans who have visual impairments or are blind will double by 2050: study. -
Deaf Toddler With Pediatric Glaucoma Sees And Hears Mom For The First Time
Nicolly Pereira was unable to see or hear for two years due to pediatric glaucoma, but a recent trip to the US gave her the ability to see and hear.
