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·May 6, 2022·5 min read

New Eye Drops Can Help Aging People See Better

By the time most of us hit our 40s, our close-up vision starts to decline and we develop presbyopia. A new eye drop called Vuity claims to alleviate the symptoms of presbyopia, allowing people to gain clearer vision without the need for glasses or surgery. Researchers examine the potential benefits of using Vuity for people with presbyopia.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·April 13, 2022·5 min read

Could Ultrasound Help the Blind See?

Focused ultrasound technology that stimulates the retina may help those with blindness to regain their vision.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 20, 2022·7 min read

Antabuse May Help Revive Vision in People With Progressive Blinding Disorders

Antabuse, a drug commonly prescribed to treat alcohol use disorder, may help to restore eyesight in people with genetic retinitis pigmentosa and other disorders associated with retinal degeneration.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·March 7, 2022·3 min read

‘Bunkers’ That Save Eyesight?

The ability of retinal cells to "wall off" damage may be key to preserving vision.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·January 13, 2022·4 min read

Dried Goji Berries May Provide Protection Against Age-Related Vision Loss

Eating a handful of dried goji berries five times a week may help delay or even prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Over a 90 day period, those who ate goji berries had an increase in protective pigments in their eyes.

Featured Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·June 7, 2021·3 min read

High Caffeine Consumption May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Blinding Eye Disease

For those with a genetic predisposition to higher eye pressure, high caffeine consumption may increase the risk of developing glaucoma threefold.

Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·June 3, 2021·5 min read

Can Echolocation Help Those With Vision Loss?

Study confirms learning click-based echolocation can help those experiencing vision loss to maintain mobility while providing a sense of independence.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Visual Neuroscience

·April 29, 2021·3 min read

Partially Sighted May Be At Higher Risk of Dementia

Older adults with visual impairments are 1.3 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, often considered a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, than those with no significant vision loss.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 26, 2021·3 min read

Women With Sensory Loss Twice as Likely to Suffer Depression

The prevalence of depression and anxiety was between 2 and 2.56 higher in women experiencing sensory loss than men. Sensory loss was categorized as hearing loss, visual problems, or dual sensory loss.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·March 17, 2019·8 min read

With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight

Gene therapy that targets retinal ganglion cells with light-sensitive cone opsins helps restore vision in mice. Researchers report a potential human treatment could be available within three years.