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Solar Eclipse April 6, 2024

3 solar eclipse myths and misconceptions — and the truth behind them

Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to protecting sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions.

Solar Eclipse April 5, 2024

Solar eclipse eye safety: Can staring at the sun cause blindness?

Ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun, which could lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.

Solar Eclipse March 29, 2024

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.

LIFESTYLE March 28, 2024

Oregon toddler receives life-changing surgery to correct rare eye syndrome: ‘Sassier, more energetic’

An Oregon toddler underwent non-FDA approved eye surgery to help her see clearly. Her family fundraised money for months so that they could travel to Spain for the procedure.

Rare Diseases March 26, 2024

Rare condition caused patient to see ‘demonic’ faces, says study on ‘visual disorder’

For those afflicted with a rare disorder known as prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), facial features appear distorted, even "demonic," according to researchers from Dartmouth College.

Germany March 21, 2024

Deaf lawmaker welcomed to German parliament in historic first

Heike Heubach has become the first deaf lawmaker in the German parliament. She joined as a replacement for another member who took up a new role, officials say.

California March 21, 2024

California doctors say Medicaid must pay more, upcoming vote could raise taxes to do so

Optometrists and other doctors in California say they elected to stop seeing Medicaid patients because the compensation they received could not keep their lights on.

HEALTH March 13, 2024

Fitness class too loud? What to know about protecting your hearing health

Some audiology experts are warning that the loud volume of group fitness classes can take a toll on your hearing. Here's what you should know about safe audio levels.

HEALTH March 12, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘Why are my eyes often bloodshot?’

To get a clear understanding of the triggers and treatments for bloodshot eyes, Fox News Digital consulted with two ophthalmologists, who provided eye-opening insights.

HEALTH March 12, 2024

Ohio boy, 8, prepares for blindness: ‘It’s heartbreaking,’ his mom says

Grayson Naff, 8, of Ohio is preparing for life without vision as an effect of his rare disease. Naff's mother and care team revealed how he is training for imminent blindness.

LIFESTYLE March 6, 2024

Legally blind Texas student defies the odds, gets accepted into veterinarian school: 'Anything is possible'

In spite of her disability, Faith Snapp has never let her challenges get in the way of her dreams — and has now been accepted into veterinary school as a legally blind student.