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blindness

Patient Story

‘I love hearing my Rice Krispies’

Since receiving cochlear implants, Greg Green enjoys hearing the things he can't see.

Sleep apnea linked to blindness risk?

Study: Severe cases of the sleeping disorder are associated with a diabetic eye disease that may lead to vision loss.

Patient Story

The magical music of Matthew

Born blind, a 14-year-old boy has become a virtuoso who sees colors within the most intricate sounds of music.

Patient Story

‘She’s perfect’

Born with a rare disorder that causes visual impairment, Luna is a 2-year-old girl who is full of surprises.

Clear rules for contact lenses

An optometrist explains how improper use can lead to serious eye problems.

Jazzed about the solar eclipse?

It should be quite a show, but make sure you follow these 5 do's and don'ts to protect your eyes.

Patient Story

‘I’m not a quitter’

Larry Whitten rolled into pulmonary rehab in a wheelchair. He walked out using the stairs.

Glaucoma cases to surge by 2030

Older people and diabetics are most at risk of developing this top cause of preventable blindness.

First nonsurgical cataract treatment unveiled

Eye drops sound a whole lot more appealing than surgery.

Brain mapping sheds light on sight

"It may be possible to successfully teach blind people to 'see with sounds.'"