Blindness Stories
Viral photo shows painful looking black eyeball tattoo.
A new technique can detect glaucoma up to a decade before vision loss begins.
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.
Animal tests have given researchers promise for a new age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment.
Blind people don't dream, plus other myths and misconceptions you shouldn't believe.
People who have been blind even for many years could use an implant to help teach their brains how to process visual information again.
Individuals who adhere to the Mediterranean diet may be protected from the leading cause of eyesight loss.
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.
Newborns of the future at risk for hereditary blindness may not lose their vision thanks to a new drug.
Doctors have documented the first cases of smartphone-induced blindness, but suggest the problem may be more widespread.
The number of older Americans who have visual impairments or are blind will double by 2050: study.
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.