Light at the end of the tunnel for most individuals with low-vision

(IOS Press) Progress in research and technology is giving rise to an optimistic future for compensation and restoration of low vision, according to research in a special issue of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, published by IOS Press. Seven studies explore different aspects of vision loss after damage to the retina, optic nerve or brain due to diseases such as glaucoma or optic neuropathy. Remarkable progress is being made to treat conditions of partial blindness that have previously been considered irreversible.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news