blindness

Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness

Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly ...

Gut Bacteria May Play Role in Vision Loss

Gut Bacteria May Play Role in Vision Loss

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found a surprising connection between gut bacteria and inherited eye diseases, potentially opening new treatment avenues using antimicrobials. They discovered ...

How Blind People Recognize Faces via Sound

How Blind People Recognize Faces via Sound

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that people who are blind can recognize faces using auditory patterns processed by the fusiform face area, ...

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Restoring Vision: Blind “See” Through Sound with Smart Glasses

Technology
Laura Adams

Summary: Researchers pioneered “acoustic touch” technology, allowing individuals with blindness or low vision to “see” using unique sound icons. These smart glasses ...