Sight

Scientists have discovered that corneal eye cells may be able to replace non-functioning retinal cells, thus preventing or curing blindness.

A new retinal prosthesis could allow the blind to see, by using pulses of near-infrared light to activate the retinal neurons in their eyes.

The Argus II Retinal Implant from California-based company Second Sight has become the first retinal prosthesis for treatment of the blind approved for sale in Europe.

Researchers are growing fractal nanoflowers from metal nanoparticles, that may someday be used to restore sight to the blind.

The world's first contact lens to correct hyperopia (farsightedness) has been developed.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finally given the approval to an implantable miniature telescope which treats end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Scientists from UC Irvine have created a retina from stem cells which is the world's first three-dimensional complex tissue structure to be made from stem cells and a step toward the development of transplant-ready retinas to treat eye disorders.

Dr. Joachim Storsberg of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam-Golm has developed and manufactured the first artificial cornea.

Scientists at the Caltech have created a remote-controlled robot to help test the effectiveness of visual prostheses, such as an artificial retina, which are implanted into visually-impaired patients.

A new device aims to help restore the experience of vision for the blind and visually impaired by using nerves on the tongue's surface to send light signals to the brain.