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Hace 19 horas · Blindness. On the other end of the spectrum is blindness, where people have little to no peripheral vision. It can be challenging for them to see anything, navigate their surroundings, or do tasks that require sight. Blindness can be present from birth or develop later on due to illness, injury, or genetic conditions.
Hace 5 días · A new study from MIT offers a possible explanation for how the brain comes to be so adept at identifying both color and color-degraded images. Using experimental data and computational modeling, the researchers found evidence suggesting the roots of this ability may lie in development.
Hace 1 día · He reflected on how the dog had changed him. “When you have a guide dog, everybody wants to talk about it,” he said. “You’re immediately talking to everybody about the fact that you’re ...
Hace 19 horas · Image by Pixaby. Zenni is proud to be recognized as a partner in Prevent Blindness’ impactful campaign, “It Started with an Eye Exam.” This initiative, recently featured in Modern Retina, aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of vision health and the positive impact that access to eye care can have on overall wellbeing.
Hace 5 días · Summary: New research offers a possible explanation for how the brain learns to identify both color and black-and-white images. The researchers found evidence that early in life, when the retina ...
Hace 4 días · Braille, universally accepted system of writing used by and for blind persons, invented by Louis Braille in 1824. It consists of a code of 63 characters, each made up of one to six raised dots arranged in a six-position matrix or cell. The characters are read by passing the fingers lightly over the manuscript.
Hace 4 días · Last updated: An independent volunteer based project that aims to assist blind and visually impaired community in the field of technology to overcome barriers.
