Humans use the primary visual cortex to process sounds in the dark. This not only occurs in those with sight but also those who were born blind. Read More
A visual cortical prosthesis can restore sight by bypassing damage to the eyes and delivering visual information retrieved from a camera directly to the brain. Read More
There is an underlying organization that dictates how the visual cortex is repurposed in blind people, which is not random. Read More
Researchers suggest blind and sighted people experience visual phenomena differently, but share a common understanding of them. Read More
A new study provides compelling evidence that congenital blindness and early cortical blindness may decrease the risk of developing schizophrenia. Researchers believe the protective effect may be related to compensatory cortical reorganization. Read More
Researchers have developed a 3D printed prototype for a bionic eye. The team successfully printed an array of light receptors onto a hemispherical surface. This advance could revolutionize restoring vision to those who have lost their sight. Read More
Researchers report blind people need additional timing cues to accurately judge relative locations of sounds, but those without visual impairments who were blindfolded could judge the relative location of sounds independently from timing cues. Read More
Recovering from suddenly losing her vision, Vanessa Potter experienced a mingling of her senses and altered the way in which she saw colors. Read More
CRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases. Read More
A new study considers how echolocation can benefit visually impaired people to navigate safely through the environment. Read More
Researchers discover those who were born blind use a brain map, similar to that in people with full vision, to distinguish between objects. Read More
A new study provides deeper insight into what happens in the brains of babies as they try to make visual sense of the world. Read More
