The man that found purpose after losing his sightFurniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.
Running changed my life, says brain tumour survivorRunning improved mental health and gave purpose after sudden blindness due to brain tumour removal.
Forced Intimacy: How Prying Questions Can Cause HarmIntrusive questions about sight loss can distress blind individuals and trigger traumatic memories, necessitating permission before inquiry.
A moment that changed me: losing my sight was devastating until my brother pranked me with a spiderLosing my sight plunged me into a deep emotional struggle, altering my identity and future plans at a crucial life stage.
The man that found purpose after losing his sightFurniss' journey exemplifies how purpose and vision can transcend physical sight, showcasing redemption through creativity and resilience.
Running changed my life, says brain tumour survivorRunning improved mental health and gave purpose after sudden blindness due to brain tumour removal.
Forced Intimacy: How Prying Questions Can Cause HarmIntrusive questions about sight loss can distress blind individuals and trigger traumatic memories, necessitating permission before inquiry.
A moment that changed me: losing my sight was devastating until my brother pranked me with a spiderLosing my sight plunged me into a deep emotional struggle, altering my identity and future plans at a crucial life stage.
To protest Indiana's gun laws, a blind man got a handgun licenseTerry Sutherland, a legally blind man, raises concerns about gun laws regarding blind individuals' ability to carry firearms.
A Neuralink Rival Says Its Eye Implant Restored Vision in Blind PeopleThe experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus receives grant to help restore vision to blind patientsResearchers at CU Anschutz Medical Campus are making significant progress towards a potential cure for blindness with innovative whole-eye transplantation techniques.
CRISPR gene editing trial treats inherited blindness DW 05/06/2024CRISPR-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 PeopleThe experimental retinal implant enables some legally blind patients to read and recognize faces, markedly improving their quality of life.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus receives grant to help restore vision to blind patientsResearchers at CU Anschutz Medical Campus are making significant progress towards a potential cure for blindness with innovative whole-eye transplantation techniques.
CRISPR gene editing trial treats inherited blindness DW 05/06/2024CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing restored vision in people with rare inherited blindness, improving sight without serious side effects.
Strictly terrified me!' Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the showChris McCausland, the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, chose to participate to represent and inspire people with disabilities.
Enabling Definitions of DisabilityWells' story questions conventional views of disability, suggesting limitations stem from societal perceptions, not individuals' impairments.
Strictly terrified me!' Chris McCausland on self-belief, shame and becoming the star of the showChris McCausland, the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, chose to participate to represent and inspire people with disabilities.
Enabling Definitions of DisabilityWells' story questions conventional views of disability, suggesting limitations stem from societal perceptions, not individuals' impairments.
fromInsideHook6 months agoThe Blind Climber Pushing His Sport to New HeightsJesse Dufton's climbing journey exemplifies resilience, overcoming blindness to achieve remarkable feats in the sport.
Growing Up with the Writer Ved MehtaThe article explores the juxtaposition of blindness and aesthetic obsession, highlighting how personal spaces reflect emotional memories.
My journey to rediscover southwest Wales after losing my eyesightTraveling blind can be a fulfilling experience, offering rich sensory interactions with the environment and unique perspectives on historical sites.
Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal CommunicationBlind 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 eyesightTraveling blind can be a fulfilling experience, offering rich sensory interactions with the environment and unique perspectives on historical sites.
Blindness, Low Vision, and Nonverbal CommunicationBlind individuals struggle with nonverbal communication, making social interactions more difficult due to the lack of visual cues.
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip receives FDA's 'breakthrough device' status - and could help blind people see againNeuralink'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 | TechCrunchNeuralink'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 againNeuralink'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 | TechCrunchNeuralink's Blindsight has FDA breakthrough status, but it's premature to claim it can cure blindness.
Women who are blind play a critical role in identifying possible breast cancersBlind 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 AmericansBraille 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 hoursMichael 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 docsNTB, 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 VisionIf Al Gore had won the presidency in 2000, Judge David S. Tatel might have been considered for the Supreme Court.
Patients on Ozempic are developing a rare form of sudden blindness, doctors sayPeople 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 BlindnessExperts 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 sayPeople 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 BlindnessExperts caution against concluding causal link between semaglutide and blindness based on recent study.
Teju Cole's enigmatic new photobook is both peaceful and disturbingPhotography can explore unpeopled scenarios revealing aspects of vulnerability, strangeness, and blind spots in vision.