A Brain Fingerprint: Study Uncovers Unique Brain Plasticity in People Born Blind

Neuroscientists reveal that the part of the brain that receives and processes visual information in sighted people develops a unique connectivity pattern in people born blind. They say this pattern in the primary visual cortex is unique to each person -- akin to a fingerprint.

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Cameras at the Ready – World Sight Day Photo Competition is Back

The IAPB World Sight Day Photo Competition invites amateur and professional photographers to demonstrate their skills and share with the world what they see and what it means to #LoveYourEyes.

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The 35th Moscow International Optical Fair (MIOF) is Around the Corner

Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Language Affects How Quickly We Perceive Shades of Color

Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Supplements Slow Disease Progression During Late Stage of ‘Dry’ AMD

Researchers have found that taking a daily supplement containing antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Breakthrough Paves the Way For Next Generation of Vision Implants

A group of researchers have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time.

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