App Helps Blind See Their World [video]

App Helps Blind See Their World [video]

by | March 11, 2015 | Health

Nearly 7 million people in the United States lose their sight every year. Everyday tasks that most of us take for granted become more difficult, if not impossible.  What was the denomination of that dollar bill you just received in change? What color is that sweater...
Smartphone Becomes Mobile Eye Exam [video]

Smartphone Becomes Mobile Eye Exam [video]

by | December 15, 2014 | Medical

  PEEK stands for “Portable Eye Examination Kit” and is a new product being developed by a team of ophthalmologists, engineers, and software developers. The goal is simply to help save the eyesight of millions of people worldwide. Rural populations in...
Carbon Nanotubes Could Restore Vision

Carbon Nanotubes Could Restore Vision

by | November 17, 2014 | Medical

Diseases such as macular degeneration can damage the light-sensitive cells on the surface of the eye’s retina. Eventually, the patient can lose sight altogether. Researchers have been investigating ways to create implants that would convert light into electrical...
Retina Implant Allows the Blind to See [video]

Retina Implant Allows the Blind to See [video]

by | September 4, 2014 | Medical

Doctors at the University of Southern California have developed a device that can help the blind see again. In much the same way that a cochlear implant can help deaf people hear, the Argus II directly stimulates the retina nerves at the back of the eyeball using an...
Smart Glasses Aid Low-Vision Users [video]

Smart Glasses Aid Low-Vision Users [video]

by | August 14, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Health

Researchers at Oxford University are developing smart glasses designed to help people with impaired vision. They are conducting trials with various prototype systems to see how they can most effectively help those with limited eyesight. The project was recently...