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Gene therapy may boost power of cochlear implants, study says

October 27, 2015

Gene therapy may boost power of cochlear implants, study says

Australian researchers are trying a novel way to boost the power of cochlear implants: They used the technology to beam gene therapy into the ears of deaf animals and found the combination improved hearing.

Simulating blindness can help enhance an individual’s hearing

October 27, 2015

Simulating blindness can help enhance an individual’s hearing

A study of mice published in the journal Neuron has revealed that minimizing an individual’s sight for just a week can enhance regions of the brain responsible for processing hearing.

Man’s heavy metal poisoning leads to vision loss, baldness

October 27, 2015

Man’s heavy metal poisoning leads to vision loss, baldness

A young man who started losing his vision and even suddenly became color blind turned out to have an unusual cause for the problems: thallium poisoning.

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

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.

Eye movements may offer clues about personality, study shows

October 27, 2015

Eye movements may offer clues about personality, study shows

The way you move your eyes could reveal some secrets about your levels of patience and your personality.

Contact lenses may alter bacteria in the eye

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.

Eyeliner too close to the eye leads to contamination

October 27, 2015

Eyeliner too close to the eye leads to contamination

Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video.

At least 24 patients go blind after cataract surgery in India

October 27, 2015

At least 24 patients go blind after cataract surgery in India

Authorities ordered an investigation Friday after at least 24 poor and elderly people went blind following cataract surgeries performed at a free medical camp run by a charity in northern India.

Ringing ears and chronic pain share unexpected link

October 27, 2015

Ringing ears and chronic pain share unexpected link

A condition that causes a person's ears to ring nonstop and a condition characterized by pain that won't go away may seem worlds apart on the surface, but they may not be so different after all, the authors of a new review said.

Scientists discover how two gene mutations cause melanoma of the eye

October 27, 2015

Scientists discover how two gene mutations cause melanoma of the eye

Researchers have discovered how two genetic mutations can cause the development of melanoma of the eye – the most common form of eye cancer.