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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

Foods to help reduce glaucoma risk

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among adults.

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

Needle treatment for glaucoma shows promise

Scientists are working to develop new techniques to administer medication for glaucoma patients that replace the usual regimen of twice-daily eye drops, a sometimes unreliable treatment

October 27, 2015

Student-designed device uses sonar technology to aid the visually impaired

College students in North Carolina have created a device to help people who are visually impaired navigate independently— using the same method that bats use to travel in the dark, MyFoxAtlanta.com reported.

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 25, 2015

Allergens from cats and cockroaches may increase glaucoma risk

Exposure to cats and cockroaches may increase the risk for glaucoma, but contact with dogs could guard against the common eye disease, suggests a study in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

October 24, 2015

11-year-old blind gymnast inspires, aims for gold

At 11 years old, Adrianna Kenebrew dreams of going to the Olympics to win gold as a gymnast— and she won’t let the fact that she’s legally blind stand in the way.