FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 11, 2022·6 min readBioengineered Cornea Can Restore Sight to the Blind and Visually ImpairedResearchers have developed a cornea implant from the collagen protein of pig skin. The implant restored the vision of 20 people with diseased corneas. The new implant could be a viable alternative to human cornea transplantation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 10, 2022·3 min readPoor Eyesight Unfairly Mistaken for Brain DeclineCognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks may skew results for up to 25% of adults over 50 with undiagnosed visual problems such as AMD and cataracts. This may lead to a misdiagnosis of mild cognitive impairment in older adults.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·March 12, 2022·4 min readNew Window System Allows for Long-Term Studies of Brain ActivityResearchers have developed a new "brain window" that allows for longer-term studies to map the visual areas of the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·September 9, 2021·6 min readEyeglasses for School Kids Boosts Academic PerformanceProviding free or low-cost vision care and eyeglasses to children helped improve academic performance and behavior, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·April 13, 2021·3 min readSmoking Cannabis Significantly Impairs VisionSmoking marijuana affects several key visual functions, including 3D vision and contrast sensitivity. However, 90% of cannabis users believe the drug has either no, or minimal, effect on their visual abilities.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 5, 2021·4 min readVision Impairment Is Associated With MortalityMeta-analysis reveals those who have visual impairments or are blind have a higher risk of mortality compared to peers with better vision. The study found mortality risk was 29% higher in those with mild visual impairment and rose to 89% higher for those with severe visual impairments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·October 13, 2018·4 min readAbnormal Vision in Childhood Can Affect Brain FunctionsResearchers say children with visual problems such as amblyopia may face developmental issues in brain areas responsible for attention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 8, 2017·7 min readMelding Mind and Machine: How Close Are We?Researchers investigate advances in BCI and consider the implications of linking our brains up to technology.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 17, 2017·3 min readBlind People Have Brain Map For ‘Visual’ Observations TooResearchers discover those who were born blind use a brain map, similar to that in people with full vision, to distinguish between objects.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·May 4, 2017·4 min readFirst Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired CreatedResearchers bioengineer a retina that from synthetic and biological tissue. The development could revolutionize the bionic implant industry.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 30, 2016·5 min readVideo Game Helps Children With Poor Vision to See BetterResearchers report children with poor vision experience an improvement in their peripheral vision within hours of being exposed to child friendly action video games.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 28, 2016·3 min readStudy Finds Cause of Visual Impairment in AstronautsA new study reveals a possible cause of visual impairment in astronauts.Read More
