Color Blindness - Page 2

October 28, 2015

Prosthetic eye maker brings relief to wounded Gazans

Imad Abu Wadi barely slept after losing his right eye during the summer 2014 war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

October 28, 2015

Woman had psychologist pour draining cleaner into eyes so she could be blind

For most people, going blind is their worst nightmare, but for this North Carolina woman it was a dream come true.

October 28, 2015

People’s color perception changes with the seasons

People's perception of color changes depending on the season, new research suggests.

October 28, 2015

Beware plant that can cause blindness, Michigan health officials say

Health officials in Michigan have identified a dangerous plant that can cause painful bruises, burns and blindness, WWMT.com reported.

October 27, 2015

High blood pressure tied to color vision impairment

Japanese men with higher blood pressure were more likely to have impaired color vision, a new study has found.

October 27, 2015

Chicago company offers eye exams via smartphone and computer for $40

A Chicago optometrist has created a digital eye exam that adults can take on their computers and smartphones, My Fox Chicago reported.

October 27, 2015

Contact lenses may alter bacteria in the eye

Wearing contact lenses may change the community of bacteria living in your eyes, according to a small new study.

October 27, 2015

Human brain may have trouble remembering color shades, study says

When you bring home the wrong color of paint from the hardware store, it may not be your foggy memory at fault.

October 26, 2015

Study: Severe vision loss is most common in the South

Health officials say bad eyesight in the U.S. is most common in the South.

October 26, 2015

Effort to fight African blindness wins $1.1G eyesight prize

Three institutions that work together to fight blindness and poverty in Africa are sharing a 1 million euro ($1.1 million) prize from a Portuguese foundation.