Illinois Tech

First-of-its-kind Visual Prosthesis Brain Implant Moves to Clinical Trial

While there is currently no cure for blindness, a first-of-its-kind artificial vision system is beginning clinical trials The Intracortical...

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Fighting Blindness Canada

Using CRISPR to Treat Glaucoma

Researchers from the University of Bristol that are looking for a more long-term treatment option for open angle glaucoma, have turned to gene...

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Fighting Blindness Canada

CRISPR: Making the Cut to Restore Vision

CRISPR (also known as CRISPR-Cas9) is a gene editing technique that allows scientists to cut DNA very precisely It’s like a pair of molecular...

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Optik Special Edition – Focus on Contacts now Online!

The newest Optik digital supplement focused on the latest contact lens technology trends and practice building advice is now available Features in...

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Drug Delivery Through Contact Lenses

Advances in nanotechnology and lens materials means contact lenses capable of controlled delivery drugs to the eye could be just around the corner,...

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