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A recent clinical trial, BRILLIANCE demonstrated the safety and efficacy of CRISPR gene editing in treating inherited blindness caused by mutations in the CEP290 gene.

BRILLIANCE trial results showed 11 out of 14 treated participants experienced some improvements in vision and quality of life measures. CRISPR-based therapy

The Ohio Optometric Foundation's iSee program seeks to reduce the barriers children face to getting the healthcare they need.

Why is looking at the solar eclipse dangerous? Eye doctors explain why you need to wear special glasses for protection — and what happens if you don't.

Monday may be the last time the United States sees a total solar eclipse until 2044, according to NASA.This astronomical event has folks migrating to Oklahoma f

If you’ve been out watching the solar eclipse, you looked at the sun and now your eyes hurt, there’s only one thing you need to know—seek medical attention.

Ahead of the April 8 eclipse, Prevent Blindness, a Chicago health and safety organization dedicated to protecting sight, is encouraging eye safety by dispelling some common misconceptions.

SAN ANTONIO - In preparation for the solar eclipse on April 8, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio have received a generous donation of 2,000 solar eclipse gl

For people in Cleveland and hundreds of millions more nationwide, the upcoming solar eclipse offers a great opportunity to view a rare celestial event.

According to an article by Lifehacker and Prevent Blindness, exposing your eyes to the sun's rays during a solar eclipse without proper eye protection...