Press releases

Telescope embedded in spectacle  lens promises to make driving easier for visually impaired

Brain Stem Cells Can be Awakened, say Schepens Scientists

Study Findings Promise to help in treatment of brain diseases

Luczo Dragon IndyCar Carries “Eyes on the Road” Logo to prevent blindness to Indy 500

Prism glasses expand the view for patients with hemianopia

Hope for sufferers of macular degeneration is focus of free public symposium

Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells in the eye to regenerate retina

Scientists discover who is likely to get dry eye syndrome after LASIK surgery

VEGF Neutralization Can Damage Brain Vessels, Say Schepens Eye Research Institute Scientists

Study Shows Fatty Acids Beneficial in Treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome

Vision scientists create and successfully test technique to enhance digital television viewing for visually impaired

Champion of Blinded Soldiers, Congressman Murtha, named Man of Vision by Schepens Eye Research Institute

“Twinkle after-effect" can help retinal patients detect vision loss quickly and cheaply and prevent further loss 

Scientists hope to make it available online

Schepens scientists identify key to integrating transplanted nerve cells into injured tissue

Discovery promises to make retina, spinal cord and other central nervous system transplants possible

Educational video increases knowledge but not behavior 

Patients may need more personal interaction and support to take advantage of assistive devices