Blindness is completely or severely reduced vision. Contrary to popular belief, most people who are blind have some vision—only about 15% of blindness results in total vision loss. Blindness can occur ...

Genetic variants believed to cause blindness in nearly everyone who carries them actually lead to vision loss less than 30% ...

Research published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests that we need to expand eye health services in the UK.

Researchers from Radboud University Medical Center and University of Basel have discovered new genetic causes of inherited ...

An OU Health eye specialist explains who is most at risk, why symptoms are rare, and how early exams can prevent permanent blindness.

Discovery of genetic glitches in gene formatting (RNU4-2 mutations) discloses a new cause for blindness, solving retinal ...

This work not only identified the genetic cause of RP but also further highlights the role that noncoding genes can have in genetic disorders.