Diabetes Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy Use for Weight Loss May Increase Risk of Rare Blindness [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jul 04, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy may increase one risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Continue reading to learn more.

Anton Syndrome: A Rare Form of Visual Impairment Where the Brain Denies Blindness

Jun 27, 2024

In an extremely rare neurological condition called Anton Syndrome, a person strongly believes that they can see things that they cannot. Read the article to learn more about it.

Blind Animals: These Creatures Thrive Even Without Vision

Jun 24, 2024

Some animals that cannot see can still thrive in their immediate environments. Read to learn more.

Sudden Blindness Turns Out To Be Symptom of Tumor Growth in a Woman’s Lung; What Is Metastatic Cancer and How Is It Acquired?

May 02, 2024

A woman developed visual impairment which was actually her first symptom of lung cancer. Learn more about the unusual case in this article.

Climate Change Can Speed Up Rate of Blindness, Vision Problems [Study]

Jul 07, 2023

Those living in warmer areas are likely to experience vision problems. Read more to know the association between climate change and blindness.

Horrific Eye Drop Outbreak in the US Now Totals 81 Cases Across 18 States

May 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the contaminated eye drops caused an outbreak in 18 states, resulting in four deaths and 14 cases of blindness. Read the article to learn more details.

Obesity Linked to Immune System Changes, Development of Eye Condition Associated With Irreversible Blindness

Feb 13, 2023

Obesity has been seen to be linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read to know more.

Nanoparticles Previously Used To Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines Could Help Improve Treatment of Hereditary Blindness

Jan 15, 2023

Researchers reveal a potentially successful technique for treating blindness linked with hereditary disorders utilizing mRNA and lipid nanoparticles in animal models. Read the article for more details.

New Synthetic Retinoid Treatment Tested On Mice May Cure Congenital Blindness

Oct 12, 2022

An experiment showed that a synthetic retinoid treatment can cure a rare form of retinal disease. Continue reading for more information.

Reusing Contact Lens May Lead to Rare Eye Disease That Causes Blindness

Sep 23, 2022

New research reveals that reusable contact lenses may lead to blindness. Read on to know more about the latest study.

Woman's Eye Infection Due to Brain-Eating Amoeba From Contact Lenses

Sep 06, 2022

Read here how wearing contact lenses can be prone to a viral infection that may lead to blindness.

Bioengineered Implant Made of Collagen Protein Taken from Skin Pig Successfully Restores Vision of People with Diseased Corneas

Aug 12, 2022

A bioengineered implant restored the vision of 20 individuals who have diseased corneas, most of whom were blind before getting the procedure. Read to know more.

Humans Can Now Walk With Eyes Closed Through a 10-Week Echolocation Training Program

Jun 20, 2022

Both blind and sighted people could train to navigate their surroundings and evade obstacles by just using echoes from the clicking of their tongues. Read more about the echolocation experiment in humans and how effective it is.

Baby Boy Born with ‘Craniosynostosis’ Undergoes Major Surgery: Did This Fix the Rare Skull Defect That Could Have Left Him Blind?

Apr 07, 2022

An 18-mont-old boy born with a rare skull defect called craniosynostosis went through major surgery. Find out if the operation has fixed the child’s condition.

Microsoft's PeopleLens Use AI to Help Blind Kids Improve Social Interaction

Mar 16, 2022

Blind children experience difficulty in socializing with other people. Read on to know more about a new solution by Microsoft, and how to join the ongoing research.