Curated Video
The Life-Changing Impact of Cataract Surgeries in Rural Ethiopia
This video highlights the plight of young people suffering from cataracts in rural Ethiopia and the life-changing impact of surgeries performed by Dr. Bora and his team. We meet a recently blind, young mother and learn about the...
Curated Video
Heart of Service: Dedication to Rural Healthcare
It's difficult to convince highly trained ophthalmologists to work in rural areas as it is financially challenging. Dr. Samuel, who was saved by doctors at Aira Hospital and later received sponsorship to study and later to train as an...
Curated Video
Restoring Independence Through Sight
Today, Mrs. Thadeledge will find out if her cataract surgery was successful. If so, she will be able to return to work and help improve her family's financial situation. This clip emphasizes how the high-quality cataract surgery results...
Curated Video
Battling Cataracts From Washtington to Ethiopia
Dr. James Guzek, a founding ophthalmologist of the Tropical Health Alliance Foundation, contrasts the early cataract treatment in the U.S. with the advanced techniques required in Ethiopia. Motivated by the dire need he witnessed in...
Curated Video
Journey to Sight: Hope for Vision Restoration in Rural Ethiopia
Facing financial struggles and potential blindness, Weizero Thadeledge journeys seven miles in hopes of receiving cataract surgery from Dr. Bora. Cataract surgery, which involves replacing the clouded lens with an artificial one, can...
Curated Video
The Mission to Combat Blindness in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, there is a significant crisis of visual impairment and a high prevalence of blindness. Dr. Samuel Bora, part of the Tropical Health Alliance Foundation, is combating this issue by performing high-volume cataract surgeries,...
Curated Video
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aka NASA, has been at the forefront of science, technology, and space exploration since 1958. Its work remains an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jennifer Freyd - Betrayal Trauma
Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD, is a researcher, author, educator, and speaker. Freyd is the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Professor Emerit of Psychology at the University of Oregon, and Faculty Affiliate of the...
Neuro Transmissions
Seeing Without The Force: How Chirrut Imwe from Rogue One Can See
The Force is strong in the Star Wars universe. But not everyone can use its power. So how does the ordinary, non-Jedi warrior, Chirrut Imwe compensate for his blindness? Turns out, the brain has its own superpowers. In this episode of...
Catalyst University
Blood Supply to the Brain - Circle of Willis
In this video, we explore the blood supply to the brain, the vertebrobasilar system, and the Circle of Willis.
Next Animation Studio
Blue light from digital devices damages eye cells
New research shows blue light from smartphones and tablets may be negatively affecting vision.
Let's Tute
Understanding Color Blindness: Exploring the World of Color Perception
This video discusses color blindness, explaining how it affects the perception of colors and the different types of color blindness. It also highlights the prevalence of color blindness in men compared to women and how individuals with...
Catalyst University
Lesions to the Visual Pathway EXPLAINED
In this video, we discuss the basic structure of the visual pathway and then the effects on vision by lesions on specific structures in that pathway.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists find potential way to fight blindness in elderly
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in the elderly, causing blurred and darker vision, and even loss of central vision. The disease affects people over 50 and is seen in about 1/3 of people over 75....
FuseSchool
BIOLOGY - Physiology - Eye and four vision problems
Eye and four vision problems All animals and plants are sensitive - they detect changes in their environment. This is one of the seven life processes. Any change that is detected is called a stimulus. If necessary, they then respond to...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Cool Science of Blindness and Neuroplasticity
This video explains how the brain processes visual information and what happens to the visual areas of the brain when someone is blind. It also explores neuroplasticity and how the brain can reorganize itself in response to blindness,...
Getty Images
New York City Commemorates 10th Anniversary Of Sept. 11th Attacks
Blinded folded man hands out DVDs of documentary explaining why 911 was an inside job / Young man explains his point of view about the topic to camera New York City Commemorates 10th Anniversary Of Sept. 11th Attacks on September 11,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Elizabeth II reviews 72,000 British veterans at Hyde Park
Title superimposed on Queen Elizabeth and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh standing in a convertible, "Summer Portrait of a Queen - Elizabeth reviews 72,000 vets" / A wide shot of thousands of veterans standing in formation / A elevated view of...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Trial of French policeman suspected of blinding fan opens in Reims
The trial of a policeman who is alleged to have blinded a football fan during violent clashes opens in Reims, six years after the events and after a long legal battle (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Hearst Metrotone News
A blind man wearing dark glasses reads Braille.
A blind man wearing dark glasses reads Braille.
Bloomberg
Microsoft Backs Development of Smart Cane for Visually Impaired
Jan.19 -- The "WeWalk" is much more than "just a stick" the visually impaired can use to get around. This cane comes equipped with GPS, taxi booking and a voice assistant. It’s also won support from Microsoft.
Hearst Metrotone News
A blind woman operates a telephone switchboard with the help of a Braille panel.
A blind woman operates a telephone switchboard with the help of a Braille panel.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Seeing eye dogs in New York City
Title card: 'Dogs see for blind masters - New York, trained canines guide the sightless through city's traffic perils' / men standing with dogs (sighted men in center) / as trainer Joseph Weber looks on, blind man 'performs' with black...