Vision Treatment Advances

A discussion of vision-improving technology and practical advice on how to choose the best approach for you.

Wide Focus Range Magnifiers. Dr. Bill gives you the low-down on video magnifiers that can focus on both far and near objects.

Dr. Bill reviews desktop video magnification systems, also known as desktop closed-circuit TVs or, simply CCTVs.

Second Sight Medical Products announces it has completed US phase 1 enrollment for FDA-approved clinical studies and is commencing European clinical trials for the Argus II Retinal Implant.

Scientists for the first time have used gene therapy to dramatically improve sight for people with a rare form of blindness.

The convergence of Web 2.0 and social media technology lets anyone listen to text news and blogs on-line or on-the-go.

New tools such as Empower allow blind students more freedom and access to print, computer and internet information.

The new OTS134 laser gives most practicing eye surgeons the ability to quickly master complex glaucoma surgery.

ResVerLogic Corporation announces positive results from preliminary concept studies for the TGF Beta ShieldTM as a new therapy for glaucoma treatment.

Canadian radio station Whistler FM has a system which will improve the prospects of the visually-impaired to work in the radio industry.