#vision-loss

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Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Bay Area nonprofit helps people who are blind, raise guide dogs

A man with vision loss found purpose through guide dog training and community support, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover Pfizer COVID jab linked to eye damage risk

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage and vision loss, particularly affecting the cornea.
Germany news
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

Katharina Hartmuth Post-2025 Hardrock 100 Interview

Katharina Hartmuth finished third in the 2025 Hardrock 100, overcoming significant vision loss.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

What might cancer treatment teach us about retinal disease? - Harvard Gazette

Miller explains, "It turns out, particularly where abnormal blood vessels develop in these retinal diseases like wet macular degeneration, that the drivers are very similar to what happens in cancer."
Women in technology
Medicine
fromTruthout
2 months ago

FDA Approved Hundreds of Drugs Without Evidence They Work. Many Are Dangerous.

Elmiron, a drug for interstitial cystitis, has been linked to severe vision problems and gastrointestinal issues, raising safety concerns.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

New research shows promise for restoring vision for people with glaucoma, other conditions

New research reveals potential therapies for retinal damage using gene therapy to combat Prox-1 protein's inhibitory effect on retinal regeneration.
Wearables
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Grandma of 11 and NJ man join growing chorus of Ozempic, Wegovy users claiming severe vision loss

Users of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report severe side effects, including vision loss, prompting lawsuits against the manufacturer for failure to disclose risks.
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