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from WIRED
1 week ago

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

The experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.
from www.dw.com
6 months ago

CRISPR gene editing trial treats inherited blindness DW 05/06/2024

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing restored vision in people with rare inherited blindness, improving sight without serious side effects.

A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind People

The experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.

CRISPR gene editing trial treats inherited blindness DW 05/06/2024

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing restored vision in people with rare inherited blindness, improving sight without serious side effects.
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The Blind Climber Pushing His Sport to New Heights

Jesse Dufton's climbing journey exemplifies resilience, overcoming blindness to achieve remarkable feats in the sport.

Growing Up with the Writer Ved Mehta

The article explores the juxtaposition of blindness and aesthetic obsession, highlighting how personal spaces reflect emotional memories.
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My journey to rediscover southwest Wales after losing my eyesight

Traveling blind can be a fulfilling experience, offering rich sensory interactions with the environment and unique perspectives on historical sites.

Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal Communication

Blind individuals struggle with nonverbal communication, making social interactions more difficult due to the lack of visual cues.

My journey to rediscover southwest Wales after losing my eyesight

Traveling blind can be a fulfilling experience, offering rich sensory interactions with the environment and unique perspectives on historical sites.

Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal Communication

Blind individuals struggle with nonverbal communication, making social interactions more difficult due to the lack of visual cues.
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#mental-health
from Big Think
1 month ago
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The man that found purpose after losing his sight

Furniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.

A moment that changed me: losing my sight was devastating until my brother pranked me with a spider

Losing my sight plunged me into a deep emotional struggle, altering my identity and future plans at a crucial life stage.

Running changed my life, says brain tumour survivor

Running improved mental health and gave purpose after sudden blindness due to brain tumour removal.

The man that found purpose after losing his sight

Furniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.

A moment that changed me: losing my sight was devastating until my brother pranked me with a spider

Losing my sight plunged me into a deep emotional struggle, altering my identity and future plans at a crucial life stage.

Running changed my life, says brain tumour survivor

Running improved mental health and gave purpose after sudden blindness due to brain tumour removal.
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#neuralink

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Neuralink's Blindsight implant has been approved to assist blind patients, even those blind from birth, in regaining their sight.

Neuralink's 'breakthrough device' clearance from FDA does not mean they have cured blindness | TechCrunch

Neuralink's Blindsight has FDA breakthrough status, but it's premature to claim it can cure blindness.

Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see again

Neuralink's Blindsight implant has been approved to assist blind patients, even those blind from birth, in regaining their sight.

Neuralink's 'breakthrough device' clearance from FDA does not mean they have cured blindness | TechCrunch

Neuralink's Blindsight has FDA breakthrough status, but it's premature to claim it can cure blindness.
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Women who are blind play a critical role in identifying possible breast cancers

Blind women trained as medical tactile examiners can identify early-stage breast cancer more effectively than standard medical methods.

Transforming braille education could help millions of visually impaired Americans

Braille literacy is crucial for improving academic and employment prospects for blind and low vision individuals.

Blind lawyer and boss take on 24 peaks in 24 hours

Michael Smith, who is blind, and his boss Jack Stacey are climbing 24 mountains in 24 hours to raise £150,000 for SeeAbility charity.

Prize for the eyes: WHO honors film on Indonesia's pioneering women eye docs

NTB, Indonesia faces high rates of blindness; Dr. Siti Farida transformed eye care with 27 ophthalmologists, mostly women, now serving the population.

Lessons from Judge David Tatel's Guide Dog on Blindness and Vision

If Al Gore had won the presidency in 2000, Judge David S. Tatel might have been considered for the Supreme Court.

Share the Spirit: Oakley woman gets around fine without sight, with a little help from Lions Center

Kellie Robison has been legally and permanently blind since she was 11 years old due to a vision-robbing disease.
The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired has been helping Robison navigate her life of blindness since her preteen years, providing assistance such as learning Braille and mobility instruction.
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Experts Not Convinced That Ozempic Is Causing Blindness

Experts caution against concluding causal link between semaglutide and blindness based on recent study.

Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say

People on Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of sudden blindness due to a rare condition called NAION. Eye doctors in Boston have noticed an increase in cases.

Experts Not Convinced That Ozempic Is Causing Blindness

Experts caution against concluding causal link between semaglutide and blindness based on recent study.

Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors say

People on Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of sudden blindness due to a rare condition called NAION. Eye doctors in Boston have noticed an increase in cases.
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Teju Cole's enigmatic new photobook is both peaceful and disturbing

Photography can explore unpeopled scenarios revealing aspects of vulnerability, strangeness, and blind spots in vision.
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