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Blind parents can now experience their unborn babies through 3D-printed models derived from ultrasound scans.
Source: Sözalt
Nanoscope Therapeutics' MOGENRY gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa moves closer to FDA approval, offering hope for vision restoration.
Source: BioSpace
The Global Braille Survey seeks participants to provide insights into worldwide braille literacy and access. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and support future innovations.
Source: AER
Dr. Erika Fundelius spearheads a study at The University of British Columbia examining the experiences of vision professionals with visual impairments. The research invites participants to share insights on motivations, challenges, and societal impacts.
Source: AER
NIU's Lindsay Harris secures a $745,000 grant to study vocabulary development in blind children compared to sighted peers, aiming to improve educational and intervention strategies.
Source: AER
Light-activated eye drops restore vision in blind mice, offering a potential non-invasive treatment for photoreceptor-loss diseases.
Source: ScienceDaily
Researchers have developed light-activated eye drops that restored vision in blind mice, potentially offering a new treatment for degenerative blindness.
Source: ScienceDaily
Paul Vision Institute introduces photobiomodulation therapy as a non-invasive treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration.
Source: EIN Presswire
Precise Bio performs the first successful transplant of a 3D-printed cornea, offering hope to millions with corneal blindness.
Source: News Minimalist
Eighteen cases of retinal damage reported in the Netherlands after the August 12 solar eclipse, raising concerns over unsafe sun viewing practices.
Source: News Minimalist
11-year-old Catherine L’Estrange receives UK's first gene therapy for Bardet-Biedl syndrome to halt sight loss.
Source: ITV News
Belite Bio reports promising results for tinlarebant in treating Stargardt disease, showing significant reduction in macular lesion growth.
Source: Investing.com
New research reveals that reduced myelination leads to a thicker visual cortex in individuals born blind.
Source: Technology Networks
NCCU students test smart canes that detect both ground-level and overhead obstacles to aid the visually impaired.
Source: WUNC News
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is at the forefront of research highlighting challenges and barriers faced by the blind and low vision community. From digital inclusion to pandemic impacts, AFB's studies and toolkits provide valuable insights and recommendations for fostering inclusivity.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
New BCI system enables ALS patient to communicate and use digital devices independently.
Source: UC Davis Health
Johns Hopkins research highlights the navigation challenges faced by adults with concurrent hearing and vision loss, emphasizing the need for tailored rehabilitation.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
UWM professors are developing design guidelines to make digital libraries more accessible for visually impaired users.
Source: Newswise
The American Foundation for the Blind's Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness remains the leading peer-reviewed publication for research on blindness and visual impairment. The journal accepts submissions from researchers worldwide on topics ranging from assistive technology to educational practices.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
Texas Tech University's WHALABY study seeks 500 families to explore the well-being of blind and low vision youth. Participation involves a brief prescreening survey.
Source: AER
Researchers and advocates are making strides to transform vision care through innovative science and policy changes. These efforts promise new hope and accessibility for the vision-impaired community.
Source: Navigating Blindness