News tagged with vision problems

New eyeglasses allow you to adjust prescription yourself

(Phys.org) -- A new kind of eyeglasses is now available from a British company that allows the wearer to adjust the prescription anytime, anywhere, via small thumb-dials on the sides. Called, Eyejusters, the ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created May 31, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 2 | with audio podcast report

Retina implants: location is key

(PhysOrg.com) -- The first UK trial of a promising new retinal implant technique is to be led by Oxford University researchers.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 24, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Defending against chemical acts of terrorism

Researchers may have found a way to protect us against otherwise deadly chemical attacks, such as the subway sarin incident in Tokyo that left thirteen people dead and thousands more injured or with temporary vision problems. ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Intel Reader Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word (w/ Video)

Intel Corporation today announced the Intel Reader, a mobile handheld device designed to increase independence for people who have trouble reading standard print.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New inherited eye disease discovered

University of Iowa researchers have found the existence of a new, rare inherited retinal disease. Now the search is on to find the genetic cause, which investigators hope will increase understanding of more ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Another dimension to 3-D TVs: Health risks

Teens have been known to play video games until they're glassy-eyed.

Technology / Other

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The Medical Minute: Pediatric eye safety

Yes, the dog days of summer are upon us; for most families that signals the longstanding tradition of back to school preparation. It’s time to begin the search for the perfect backpack and notebook, shop for new clothing ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 29, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers implicate wayward DNA-repair enzyme in Friedreich's ataxia

Scripps Research Institute scientists have taken a step closer to understanding the cause of Friedreich's ataxia, a debilitating neurological condition that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide, and so far has no ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Nov 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast