Blindness

An Israeli medical team treated nearly 1,000 patients and restored sight to hundreds during a humanitarian mission to Ethiopia's underserved communities.

The idea is to hold activities and events that are staged in ways that mimic blindness so people without  visual challenges can experience aspects of what blind people go through.

The second revision of braille in 1837 was the first binary form of writing developed in the modern era.

To cure Eyal’s problem and prevent the deterioration in his eye, he had to undergo a complex and challenging operation.

A 53-year-old blind man says he was denied entry to Ein Gedi because of his guide dog. The Israel Nature and Parks Authority says "The ibexes are scared of dogs."

The documentary workshop is an initiative of the Library for the Blind. Eight people of all ages participated in the project, which included eight meetings and a workshop.

Not being exposed to daylight following long hours of study causes short-sightedness, leading to a trend in haredi boys.

The study identified a protein connected to the growth of vascular endothelial growth factor-A, which can cause vision loss.

A new Canadian study finds new consequences of obesity in the elderly including blindness

The cycling group, which consists of blind and visually impaired riders between the ages of 21 and 75 as well as front-volunteer cyclists, is currently traversing the Israeli National Trail.