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Diabetic Cranial Nerve Palsies can cause sudden double vision or a droopy eyelid, signs many people don’t realize can come from diabetes. Early evaluation + good glucose control support recovery. Take care of your eyes, they take care of you. #DiabeticEyeCare #EyeHealth

Wisdom4theblind 11h ago

A new virtual retina breakthrough could bring major hope for people experiencing vision loss, according to university researchers. Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr5zm1zy0pvo
#VisionScience #EyeHealth #Innovation #TechForGood #ResearchNews

Virtual retina could help with vision loss - Surrey University

A Surrey-based study details how the retina can build its structure from one type of stem cell.

Wisdom4theblind 2d ago

Did you know? Nearly 10% of people with severe vision impairment also experience hearing loss. This dual sensory challenge can impact communication, but with the right assistive tech, independence is still within reach! #VisionAndHearing #AssistiveTech #IndependenceMatters #EyeHealth #HearingHealth

Wisdom4theblind 5d ago

Breakthrough moment: A new retinal chip is helping people with severe vision loss read again. Truly incredible technology in action! Read more here:

https://scitechdaily.com/stunning-results-revolutionary-retinal-chip-lets-patients-with-severe-vision-loss-read-again/
#VisionTech #MedicalInnovation #EyeHealth #FutureOfMedicine #TechForGood

Stunning Results: Revolutionary Retinal Chip Lets Patients With Severe Vision Loss Read Again

A wireless implant helped patients with severe macular degeneration regain usable vision. The results point toward a new future for vision restoration. A wireless retinal implant has been shown to restore central vision in people with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to

SciTechDaily

Wisdom4theblind 6d ago

Sudden, painless vision changes can be a sign of diabetic optic neuropathy, when reduced blood flow affects the optic nerve.
Protect your eyes by managing blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
#DiabeticEyeHealth #DiabetesAwareness #EyeHealth #OpticNeuropathy

Wisdom4theblind 6d ago

Ozempic vision loss lawsuits are being centralized in New Jersey:
https://www.drugwatch.com/news/2025/11/20/ozempic-vision-loss-lawsuits-to-be-consolidated-in-novo-nordisks-home-state/
#Ozempic #VisionLoss #Lawsuit #NAION #GLP1 #LegalNews

Ozempic Vision Loss Lawsuits To Be Consolidated in New Jersey

The New Jersey Supreme Court will allow Ozempic vision loss lawsuits in the state to be coordinated before a single judge.

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Wisdom4theblind Nov 18

Braille isn’t outdated, technology actually works with it. Audio tools can help, but nothing replaces the literacy, independence, and empowerment that Braille provides. Use both to navigate being visually impaired.
#AccessibilityMatters #BlindAwareness #BrailleIsEssential

Wisdom4theblind Nov 18

Gene therapy delivered straight to the eye could help restore vision for people with FA. Read More Below:

https://friedreichsataxianews.com/news/gene-therapy-injected-eye-fix-fa-vision-problems-study/
#GeneTherapy #VisionResearch #FriedreichsAtaxia #MedicalScience #HopeInSight

Gene therapy injected into eye may fix FA vision problems: Study

An experimental gene therapy injected into the eye preserved the structure and function of the retina in mouse models of FA, per a study.

Friedreich's Ataxia News

Wisdom4theblind Nov 17

Older adults with vision loss face a higher risk of malnutrition, and raising awareness can save lives. Read more: https://bioengineer.org/vision-impairment-increases-malnutrition-risk-in-seniors/
#SeniorHealth #VisionCare #HealthyAging #NutritionMatters #ElderCare

Vision Impairment Increases Malnutrition Risk in Seniors

In a groundbreaking study published in the European Geriatric Medicine journal, researchers have demonstrated a significant link between vision impairment and malnutrition among older residents in

Wisdom4theblind Nov 14

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, and today we’re highlighting Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO). Prevention starts with controlling blood sugar and blood pressure. Early care can protect your vision.
#DiabeticEyeDiseaseMonth #EyeHealthMatters #DiabetesAwareness