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Creating Artificial Sight - The Blind Can See 2 years 13 weeks ago

The blind can see, according to Dr. Mark Humayun, to see the light by stimulating the nerve ganglia behind the retina with little electricity. Really wonderful, this test has proved that the nerves behind the retina is still functioning properly. Based on this information, the scientists plan to create a device that can translate the image and electrical pulses that can restore vision.

Brain Port Device-Blind People Will Be Able to See 1 year 4 weeks ago

Imagine a device, by which blind will be able to see by touching it with their tongue. Certainly, it is a matter of great surprise for many of us. Hence, it is a fact that most things considered impossible in the past are now very common just because of latest technology. It is expected that a Device that will take support of tongue instead of eyes will be launched in market till next year. Researchers say that this device will not be an alternate to sightedness, but by means of it a very close concept of surrounding will be derived and movement will become easier for the blind

Top 5 Products for the Blind 1 year 26 weeks ago

Being independent when you are blind or have severely limited vision can be a challenge in our highly visual world. Find out what kind of products are available to help those with visual limitations cope at home, in school, and in the work place.

Learning Toys For Blind and Low Vision Kids 2 years 1 day ago

People have the misconception that learning toys for blind and low vision kids have to be high-tech or specialty items. They in fact can be the same exact toys that you would give to a perfectly sighted child. There are different things to consider in the blind or low vision child when it comes to using the learning toys, but as you will see, these things are quite easily adapted to the entire family.

How to Recover From A Detached Retina 2 years 9 weeks ago

I had a detached retina about 10 years ago. It was a bad one and I'm very fortunate to still have vision in that eye. I'm not kidding, I nearly went blind, but thanks to a great retina specialist and the support of friends and family, I made it through.

Because of my own detachment, I'd like to share the steps that you may experience during treatment and recovery.