News Briefs

Read Digital Talking Books Now

Posted January 19th, 2012

Simple operation. Superior reliability. Great sound quality.

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Making a List (Checking It Twice)

Posted November 28th, 2011

Gift ideas for friends with vision loss

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And Now: Human Trials of Corneal Stem Cells

Posted November 16th, 2011

Using corneal stem cells, surgeons have restored the sight in a man’s damaged eye.

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Skin Stem Cells Yield Photoreceptors

Posted September 14th, 2011

The positive results may eventually lead to effective treatments for diseases that cause incurable blindness in humans.

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Digital Audio Books Now Available from Christian Record

Posted July 6th, 2011

The first books on digital cartridges are ready to go.

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Eat Kale, Create Internal Sunglasses

Posted June 28th, 2011

Powerful antioxidant in kale protects eyes

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Avoiding Cataracts

Posted May 4th, 2011

Some lifestyle practices are specifically linked with the development of cataracts.

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In the U.S., Cars Will Not Be Silent

Posted March 29th, 2011

Ensuring the safety of pedestrians

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Keep on Crocheting!

Posted March 21st, 2011

Not all crafts must be given up when eyesight dims.

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Smart Phone App Sees, Identifies

Posted February 10th, 2011

Smart phone app uses phone camera to help blind users identify everyday objects.

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No Reason to Quit Bowling

Posted January 31st, 2011

Bowling is a sport that is pursued by many who have experienced vision loss.

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Eccentric Viewing Isn’t Kooky Vision

Posted December 14th, 2010

Eccentric viewing requires the brain to adapt to new ways of “thinking” about seeing.

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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies: Slow AMD

Posted November 30th, 2010

It is clear that lifestyle changes can help slow the disease’s progress.

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U.S. Government Promotes Employment for People with Disabilities

Posted October 27th, 2010

“The federal government must become a model for the employment of individuals with disabilities.”

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Safer Roads for Pedestrians

Posted July 19th, 2010

Hybrid and electric vehicles are nearly twice as likely to be involved in pedestrian-related accidents as most cars and trucks.

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