Basic & Translational Research

The story of BrainPort – from vibrating plates to a visual aid helping users “see” with their tongue.

How does humankind make it to Mars? By redefining glaucoma, for starters…

We sit down with Philip J. Rosenfeld, Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami.

A reduction in retinal thickness may be associated with a decrease in cognitive function.

Why are researchers radiocarbon dating the lenses of Greenland Sharks?

Taking an IOL from concept to market can sometimes feel impossible - but it can be done.

Can non-invasive brain stimulation in patients with optic nerve damage restore vision?

Since 1998, the Miradas art contest has been run by the Jorge Alió Foundation, as a way of raising awareness and support for the prevention of blindness.

Unusual images that impress, from across the spectrum of ophthalmic research.

Making ocular research tissue widely available is achievable – if you approach it in the right way