Blindness

In an historic signing, the National Braille Press (NBP) and China Braille Press (CBP) have agreed to pool expertise and resources to augment braille literacy worldwide.

Nov 19, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

The National Federation of the Blind honored Diane Croft with a $10,000 Bolotin Award for her 27 years of making relevant and popular books available in braille.

Aug 20, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

American Dorothy Eustis founded a guide dog centre in the 1920s. Her work led to collaboration with two British women to set up a similar institution in the UK.

Jul 17, 2009 - Paula Hellal

Learn about the warning signs of retinal detachment, a serious eye problem that can lead to visual impairment or blindness if not treated promptly.

Jul 10, 2009 - Ydalia Tolentino

Iritis can be a serious eye condition that may cause complications and even blindness if left untreated. Read on to learn about the causes and treatment of this condition

Jul 10, 2009 - Ydalia Tolentino

The NBP hopes its $20,000 annual award inspires new products and approaches that make learning, using, and teaching braille easier and more effective for blind readers.

Jul 1, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

Miniature horses are being trained to work as assistance animals for the visually impaired. They use the same skills as guide dogs to assist the blind with mobility.

Apr 12, 2009 - Christine Benlafquih

For the blind, money will soon be accessible -- which means no more relying on the kindness of strangers to read dollar bills.

Jan 23, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille

Age-related macular degeneration may one day be treated by injecting stem cell-derived photoreceptors into the eye, which has been shown to work in mice.

Jan 17, 2009 - Alicia Mae Prater

Like one third of the population in the St. Lawrence valley, Jessica was exposed to bird dropping harboring spores that have left her legally blind.

Apr 18, 2008 - Howaida Sorour

Sometimes, blind people experience visions or hallucinations. This condition is different from the hallucinations experienced from those with mental health disorders.

Jan 25, 2008 - Iona K Lister

This article describes the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of this eye disease that a small minority of premature babies may develop.

Jan 21, 2008 - Iona K Lister

This article explains the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this eye condition, in which early diagnosis is important for its optimum management.

Jan 21, 2008 - Iona K Lister

The causes, symptoms and treatment of cataracts, including details of the cataract operation itself.

Jan 11, 2008 - Iona K Lister

A brief overview and explanation of the nature of the disease, night-blindness and the experience of living with RP

May 26, 2007 - Tyler Feltmate