vision

New way to regrow human corneas using adult derived stem cells

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller

Findings by Harvard-affiliated researchers could overcome major cause of blindness.

Seeing sound: visual cortex processes auditory information too

Posted in Medicine on 28th May, 2014
by Alex Muller

The visual cortex also uses information gleaned from the ears when viewing the world.

Hi-tech glasses aim to assist the blind with directions and obstacle detection

Posted in Hardware on 22nd May, 2014
by Alex Muller

Researchers in Mexico are building lenses that help the visually impaired navigate their environment.

Stem-Cell Treatment for Blindness Moving Through Patient Testing

Posted in Medicine on 21st Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

Advanced Cell Technology is testing a stem-cell treatment for blindness that could preserve vision and potentially reverse vision loss.

Scientists make new sensor that could lead to night vision contact lenses

Posted in Hardware on 7th Apr, 2014
by Alex Muller

New research points the way to how we could see in the dark with our own eyes.