Dr. Peter Meijer of the Netherlands has developed an innovative device called the vOICE that is capable of converting noises into pictures.
Morocco Set To Sign Treaty to Give Blind Better Access to Books
A long-awaited international treaty that would give hundreds of millions of blind and visually impaired people better access to books is to be signed Thursday.
A long-awaited international treaty that would give hundreds of millions of blind and visually impaired people better access to books is to be signed Thursday.
The visually impaired and partially sighted can use this device as an alternative to invasive treatment. Team leader Dr. Michael Proulx said, “This level of visual performance exceeds that of the current invasive technique for vision restoration, such as stem cell implants and retinal prostheses after extensive training.”
Dr. Proulx also said that such sensory replacement devices have a double benefit. Not only do they provide a good form of treatment it can also work well during invasive procedures to direct the brain.
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New Drug Improves Sleep Disorder Among the Blind
Tasimelteon - a new experimental drug improves circadian rhythm sleep disorder that frequently affects people who are completely blind, finds study.
Tasimelteon - a new experimental drug improves circadian rhythm sleep disorder that frequently affects people who are completely blind, finds study.
