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Protecting sight in glaucoma. How peptide & gene therapies are changing the future with Dr. Ram Nagaraj. Learn more here:
https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cu-innovations/preventing-vision-loss-in-glaucoma-peptide-gene-therapies-with-dr.-ram-nagaraj
#Glaucoma #VisionResearch #GeneTherapy #PeptideTherapy #EyeHealth

https://news.cuanschutz.edu/cu-innovations/preventing-vision-loss-in-glaucoma-peptide-gene-therapies-with-dr.-ram-nagaraj

Preventing Vision Loss in Glaucoma: Peptide & Gene Therapies with Dr. Ram Nagaraj

Ram Nagaraj - Developing peptide and gene therapies to protect retinal cells and prevent vision loss in glaucoma and NAION.

Wisdom4theblind Jan 22

One of the most unique braille systems wasn’t for reading. Decapoint (Raphigraphy) was created by Louis Braille so that blind people could write to the sighted.
#Braille #DisabilityHistory #Accessibility #LouisBraille #BlindCulture #InclusiveDesign

Wisdom4theblind Jan 21

Beeper baseball is bringing America’s favorite pastime to blind and visually impaired players in Naples. Read More Here: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/21/naples-beeper-baseball-breaks-stereotypes-of-blind-visually-impaired/88175736007/
#BeeperBaseball #InclusiveSports #Accessibility #SportsForAll

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/01/21/naples-beeper-baseball-breaks-stereotypes-of-blind-visually-impaired/88175736007/

Beeper baseball in Naples brings popular pastime to blind, visually impaired

Lighthouse of Collier held its annual beeper baseball game at Cambier Park in Naples on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Naples Daily News

Wisdom4theblind Jan 20

Unified English Braille (UEB) simplifies reading by using one Braille system for both everyday and technical content, no code switching needed. It makes learning and reading Braille more efficient for students and readers worldwide.
#BrailleAwarenessMonth #UEB #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign

Wisdom4theblind Jan 20

New lawsuits claim Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs may be linked to NAION-related vision loss. Patients allege unexpected blindness risks. Read More Here: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ozempic-blindness-lawsuits-legal-claims-1081107/
#Ozempic #GLP1 #NAION #VisionLoss #DrugSafety #PharmaNews

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ozempic-blindness-lawsuits-legal-claims-1081107/

Ozempic Blindness Lawsuits: Legal Claims Allege GLP-1 Drugs Linked to NAION Vision Loss | JD Supra

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (commonly referred to as GLP-1 agonists) have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight...

JD Supra

Wisdom4theblind Jan 19

Braille is often pressed from the back of the page, so when it’s flipped over, the raised dots are perfectly readable by touch. This technique keeps the dots crisp and easy to read for Braille users.
#Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #TactileReading #BrailleLiteracyMonth

Wisdom4theblind Jan 16

A chip no bigger than a grain of rice is helping restore vision for people who are blind. small tech, life-changing impact. Read More:
https://nchstats.com/tiny-chip-vision-restoration/
#Accessibility #AssistiveTech #Innovation #Blindness #MedTech

A Tiny Chip the Size of a Grain of Rice Is Helping Blind People See Again - North American Community Hub

A rice-sized retinal chip restores partial vision by bypassing damaged cells, offering new hope for people with severe blindness.

North American Community Hub

Wisdom4theblind Jan 14

Contracted (Grade 2) Braille works like shorthand, one cell can represent whole words or endings, reducing text length by 20–25% and making reading more efficient through touch.
#Braille #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityAwareness #BrailleLiteracyMonth

Wisdom4theblind Jan 14

Every story starts somewhere. Year two of Prevent Blindness’ “It Started With an Eye Exam” campaign shines a light on how access to eye care can change lives.
Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/partners/pr_newswire/subject/broadcast_feed_announcement/it-started-with-an-eye-exam-campaign-from-prevent-blindness-rolls-out-in-its-second/article_b9ffa536-b8b3-5e7e-a363-b3b4810cd8e1.html
#News #EyeCareMatters #PreventBlindness #VisionHealth

Wisdom4theblind Jan 13

Not all Braille uses six dots
Digital Braille often uses eight dots, making it easier to show capital letters, symbols, and formatting, especially on refreshable displays.
#Braille #Accessibility #BrailleLiteracyMonth