Bionic Eye
NBC's Robert Bazell reports on how a real-life bionic eye could be a life-changing medical breakthrough for many Americans.
NBC's Robert Bazell reports on how a real-life bionic eye could be a life-changing medical breakthrough for many Americans.
Blind Dining
It wasn't that the electricity went out - this was intentional, and it was quite an experience. The event is called Dining in the Dark, and the whole idea is to raise awareness about what it's like to be blind. So, what happens when the lights go out.
It wasn't that the electricity went out - this was intentional, and it was quite an experience. The event is called Dining in the Dark, and the whole idea is to raise awareness about what it's like to be blind. So, what happens when the lights go out.
Early Treatment Could Help Slow Macular Degeneration
Some early treatments of age-related macular degeneration might help slow the progression of the disease.
Some early treatments of age-related macular degeneration might help slow the progression of the disease.
Eye Disease Could Be Linked to Alzheimer's
Scientists say they have found a link between eye disease and cognitive problems in seniors.
Scientists say they have found a link between eye disease and cognitive problems in seniors.
Prom for Blind
Maria and a bunch of her classmates from the Overbrook school of the blind are getting all dolled by other students studying cosmetology at Delaware county technical school in Folcroft.
Maria and a bunch of her classmates from the Overbrook school of the blind are getting all dolled by other students studying cosmetology at Delaware county technical school in Folcroft.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Your Vision
Eating a diet high in omega-three fatty acids may help your vision.
Eating a diet high in omega-three fatty acids may help your vision.
Cataract Surgery on Animals Could Help Humans, Too
A gorilla at the Dallas Zoo can now see better after undergoing cataract surgery.
A gorilla at the Dallas Zoo can now see better after undergoing cataract surgery.
Teaching the Brain
John has age related macular degeneration. It's the leading cause of blindness in seniors, with more than 10-million people in the u-s coping with reduced vision because of it.
John has age related macular degeneration. It's the leading cause of blindness in seniors, with more than 10-million people in the u-s coping with reduced vision because of it.
Blind Judo Trainee Aims for the Olympics
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
Blind Judo Trainee Aims for the Olympics
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
Joe Carter introduces us to a relative newcomer to judo whos aiming for the 2012 Olympics despite the fact that hes legally blind.
A New FDA Approved Product Prmises to Grow Eyelashes
A drug originally designed for glaucoma patients has been found to have a positive side effect of growing out eyelashes.
A drug originally designed for glaucoma patients has been found to have a positive side effect of growing out eyelashes.
Mother Eyes Cure
An intense cataract surgery, performed via a non-profit organization, allows a mother to see her child for the first time.
An intense cataract surgery, performed via a non-profit organization, allows a mother to see her child for the first time.
Blind Soldier
A 23-year old Iraqi war soldier is using cutting edge technology to help him see after being blinded in battle.
A 23-year old Iraqi war soldier is using cutting edge technology to help him see after being blinded in battle.
Treating Vision Problems in Children
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
One out of every four school-age children has a vision impairment. Yet these problems often go undiagnosed and untreated.
LASIK Surgery - Trading in Lenses for Laser
For millions of Americans, LASIK ends years of dependence on glasses and contact lenses. But there are risks, and the surgical procedure is not for everyone.
For millions of Americans, LASIK ends years of dependence on glasses and contact lenses. But there are risks, and the surgical procedure is not for everyone.
Vision Correction: Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery
The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone.
The number of people seeking LASIK and PRK, the two most common laser eye surgeries, has increased dramatically. In the year 2000, an estimated 1.5 million surgeries were performed in the United States alone.
Eye Care: Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
Methods to Relieve Eye Strain
Is Laser Eye Surgery Right for You?
Watch this webcast on LASIK (laser eye surgery) which addresses how to decide of this new treatment is right for you.
Watch this webcast on LASIK (laser eye surgery) which addresses how to decide of this new treatment is right for you.