Stem Cell Research Shows Promise in Eye Disease Treatment
Stem cell shows great promise in vision loss treatment. After animal testing, Lancet reports another breakthrough of macular degeneration and AMD on human.
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Remaining Capable as We Age
Hearing loss, vision loss, arthritis… How could we remain capable when getting aged? Here are some tips. More guide about video magnifier for low vision.
Which Electronic Magnifier is Right for You?
Different electronic magnifiers, all with the ability to assist you with daily tasks, will confuse your choose. Follow Zoomax to see the good one for you.
Viable Treatment Option for Age-related Macular Degeneration
Scientist announced that a component of the immune system inflammatory cytokine IL-18 can prevent, but does not cause, damage to blood vessels behind the retina at the back of eye. This new treatment could be replaceable option for wet AMD.
Stem Cells Transplants Restore Sight to Blind Mice
The study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology announces that stem cells transplants have successfully restore sight to blind mice in a laboratory.
Will You Free Test Features About Desktop Video Magnifier?
Video magnifiers as the most effective devices for making things easier to see are used by people with low vision every day to read newspapers, the mail, pill bottles and recipes.
Do You Believe Marijuana May Prevent Blindness from Retinitis Pigmentosa?
Marijuana also prevent blindness from retinitis pigmentosa that destroys the millions of microscopic light sensors in the human eye? Let’s figure it out.
New Developing Contact Lenses Could Help Blind People “See”
Israeli researchers headed by Prof. Zeev Zalevsky at Israel’s Bar Ilan University are developing a contact lens for the blind. These contact lenses could translate images into sensations felt on the eye using small electric impulses.
Google Smart Contact Lens Could Help Diabetics Monitor Glucose Levels
Google says it is currently testing a smart contact lends on its blog that could visually alert diabetics when their glucose level drops.For Diabetics, it’s really hard to make the needle sticks a habit because it hurts and also inconvenient.
Implantable Telescope Technology Help Macular Degeneration People See Clearer
Until now, there’s still no way to cure AMD. But the new technology tiny telescope implant inside the eye created from VisionCare Ophthalmic Technology can help improve vision and quality of life for suitable individuals affected by end-stage AMD.
