Eye

Vision problems
Vision problems can include short-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, floaters and flashes, macular degeneration, and retinitis pigmentosa.

See how blind dogs can see
In breakthrough research, scientists have used gene therapy to restore the sight of blind dogs. Now, a similar therapy is to be tried in humans. Watch the video of the dogs.

The vision of Gordon Brown
The new British Prime Minister lost the vision in one eye at a young age. And he only has 30% vision in the other. How did this happen?

Glaucoma: the silent thief of sight
Few people realise the potential severity of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which often goes undetected but is the third leading cause of blindness.

Looking through a diseased eye
How much would your life change if you couldn't see, or if your vision was not 100 percent? What would the world around you look like?

Cutting edge of cataract surgery
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in human beings, but with new advances in lens implants, this problem need not cloud your view.

A dark future
Thousands of South Africans are being denied the corneal transplants that could save them from permanent blindness. And the government's policy on transplantation may be to blame.