To a hungry fish on the prowl, the split-second neural processing required to see, track, and gobble up a darting flash of prey is a matter of survival. To scientists, it’s a window into how our brain coordinates the eye motions that enable us to hit …
Retinal Implant ‘Enables Blind People To See’
Researchers in Germany have developed a retinal implant that has allowed three blind people to see shapes and objects within days of the implant being installed…
What are Treatment Options for Retinal Detachment in 3 Month Old Infant?
I have a son of 3 months with a detached retina in both eyes on 5th stage. He had a surgery on 19th oct in his left eye, but I am told there is no hope to restore his vision. i have heard about stem cell treatment of stem cells, and retinal cloning. Can you […]
STAAR Surgical third quarter total net sales increases 6% to $13.2 million
STAAR Surgical Company, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2010. Revenue for the period grew 6% to $13.2 million reflecting core produ…
Damage to prefrontal cortex compensated by intact areas; ‘Phantom’ images stored in flexible network throughout brain
The ability to store phantom images in our brain in order to make visual comparisons is impaired by damage to the prefrontal cortex, but intact regions of the PFC pick up the slack in less than a second. Damage to the basal ganglia, however, causes mor…
Multifocal contact lenses may reduce vision for night driving
A new study suggests that older adults who wear multifocal contact lenses to correct problems with near vision, a very common condition that increases with age, may have greater difficulty driving at night than their counterparts who wear glasses. Age-…