Three scientists have won the 2026 Breakthrough Prize for developing Luxturna — the world's first FDA-approved gene therapy ...

Atsena Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on using the life-changing power of genetic medicine to reverse or prevent blindness, today announced that the independent Data ...

Now, the work has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize at the "Oscars of Science." Today, Jean Bennett, MD, PHD, and Albert Maguire, MD, both emeritus professors of Ophthalmology in the ...

SMITHFIELD, Va., April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boo, a 41-year-old cockatoo, has made history by being named as the Pet Partners Pet of the Year for 2026. Boo is the first bird to ever receive this ...

In this video, a visually impaired speaker discusses Mr. Beast's recent effort to pay for cataract surgeries for 1,000 people ...

Mr. Beast didn't actually "cure" the blind. What he did was amazing and generous and life-changing for a thousand people. My ...

A seafood-linked virus known as CMNV has been detected in humans in China, causing eye inflammation and raising concerns over potential vision loss, with no cure currently available.

The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is dedicated to treating patients with severe ocular surface disease with stem ...

Ivermectin was originally celebrated as a revolutionary treatment for parasitic disease in humans and animals. It has since evolved into a focal point of misinformation and heated debate. During the ...

ACCRA, Ghana, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HelpMeSee, the global not-for-profit dedicated to ending cataract blindness and visual impairment, announces the opening of a new training center at Korle ...

The rating designates Cure Blindness Project as a “Give with Confidence” charity for its effective use of donations. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest charity evaluator, providing donors with ...