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Elton John's 15-Month Blindness Battle Revealed

Sir Elton John opens up about his devastating 15-month struggle with blindness after a severe eye infection. The music legend remains hopeful for a scientific breakthrough. Read his full story.

McCausland's blindness documentary rethinks AI

Comedian Chris McCausland's BBC documentary 'Seeing into the Future' explores how AI technologies are transforming lives for the visually impaired, challenging common scepticism.

Halloween Contact Lens Warning: Risk of Blindness

Leading ophthalmologist reveals how counterfeit Halloween contact lenses are causing permanent eye damage, with cases of corneal ulcers and blindness rising dramatically during spooky season.

Toddler's blindness: Parents' heartbreaking discovery

A family's world is turned upside down as they share the devastating moment they realised their toddler is losing his sight. This emotional journey reveals the early signs of childhood blindness that every parent should know.

Brain implant restores sight to blind in UK breakthrough

Groundbreaking neurotechnology developed in the UK is enabling blind individuals to perceive visual information through a remarkable brain implant, transforming lives and challenging our understanding of sensory restoration.

Mariam Doumbia on life after Amadou & Mariam

In an emotional interview, Mariam Doumbia of legendary Malian duo Amadou & Mariam shares her journey through grief and how music continues to connect her to her late husband and musical partner.

Electronic implant successfully restores sight to blind patients

Groundbreaking UK clinical trial reveals revolutionary electronic eye implant has successfully restored partial vision to patients blinded by retinal disease. The bionic device represents the most significant advancement in visual prosthetics in decades.

Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind

Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.

Common eye issue could be ruining your sleep

Groundbreaking research reveals how a widespread vision problem affects your ability to drive after dark and disrupts your natural sleep patterns. Experts explain the connection.

Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug

A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.

NHS Alert: Thousands Risk Blindness from Common Drug

An urgent NHS safety alert warns that thousands of patients on a common medication for arthritis and skin conditions face heightened risks of blindness and serious lung disease. Experts call for immediate patient reviews.

Woman's Weight Blindness: Lost 5st Without Realising

A British woman's incredible journey with 'weight blindness' led her to lose over five stone without even realising. Discover how body dysmorphia hid her dramatic transformation until a life-changing moment with a photograph.

Austin Butler Suffered Temporary Blindness Filming

Elvis star Austin Butler reveals a terrifying on-set injury that left him temporarily blind while filming intense scenes for his new motorcycle gang film, The Bikeriders, alongside Tom Hardy.

Laos methanol poisoning leaves victims blind

A devastating methanol poisoning incident in Laos has left multiple victims blind, with survivors struggling to cope in the aftermath. Authorities are under pressure to address the crisis.

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