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Electronic Eye Implant Restored Vision in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Today, in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers announced that they restored some vision to elderly patients with ...

BCI implant’s trial success prefigures ‘new era’ in eye care

In Science Corporation’s BCI retinal implant trial, 84% of patients who had lost their sight to dry AMD could read letters, ...
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Scientists discover that the eye's retina can 'reconnect' itself to maintain vision

The retina reconfigures itself during retinitis pigmentosa, preserving daytime vision by redirecting signals between cells.
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Eye symptoms that signal Alzheimer’s before memory loss

Your eyes might be the window to your future brain health, and what researchers are discovering could change how we detect Alzheimer’s disease forever. Long before memory problems become noticeable, ...

Childhood eye cancer: Oncologist reveals signs beyond lazy eye parents should watch for

Retinoblastoma, a rare childhood eye cancer, can mimic everyday eye problems. But early signs, like a white reflection in the ...
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What Should You Expect During an Eye Doctor Appointment?

Maintaining good eye health and avoiding vision issues require routine eye exams. Whether you’re due for your annual check-up or experiencing specific eye-related issues, scheduling an ...
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The overlooked eye symptoms that could signal glaucoma

Many people casually dismiss occasional blurry vision as simple eye fatigue or the need for new glasses. However, eye health specialists caution that this common symptom deserves serious attention ...