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Scientists found a way to cure blindness with gene therapy
Blindness can be cured by using gene therapy to reprogram cells in the retina to make these cells possible.
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Losing eyesight due to accidents but this woman can still see with ears
A miracle happened to Pat Fletcher - the woman lost her sight for more than 30 years by accident.
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Hearing improves if temporary loss of vision
This is the conclusion made by scientists based on the results of experiments on animals.
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Use of cocaine is prone to blindness
People who have been taking cocaine are at a higher risk of glaucoma - one of the most common causes of blindness, the latest study by US scientists said.
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Eating lots of fruits helps prevent vision loss
Elderly people who have a diet rich in fruits such as citrus, leafy green vegetables are less likely to develop symptoms of age-related macular degeneration.