Seeing the Light: Retinal Prosthesis Restores Rat Vision
Technology for restoring vision is still at an early stage, but a new kind of retinal prosthesis allows blind rats to sense light, a study shows. Full story
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Best-selling author of “The Kite Runner” Khaled Hosseini joins David to discuss his vision for Afghanistan and new book “And the Mountains Echoed.”
‘Oppertunity gap’ narrows with exposure, principal says
Hear more about David and how his passion for classical music, combined with his vision for a community orchestra, is changing the lives of Roxbury’s youth who may not have these opportunities otherwise
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Video game eye exam saving children’s vision
Up to one in four children in America have an undiagnosed vision disorder. An eye surgeon says he’s found a better way, a revolutionary new exam. NBC’s Diana Alvear reports.
‘If a child can’t see, they really can’t learn’
Richard Tirendi, the Co-Founder and CEO if VisionQuest 20/20 says by detecting children’s vision problems and treating them, children can participate and in a way that is “all new to them” and “they can see things and do things and participate in a way they couldn’t before.”
Giving kids the vision to succeed
Children across the country have poor eyesight – but some don’t have proper vision care and never get the glasses they need. An organization called Vision to Learn is changing that, helping thousands of Los Angeles schoolchildren see clearly. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports.
Beutner: Glasses gives ‘a chance to succeed’
Austin Beutner, the founder of Vision to Learn, explains how the program works and how better vision gives children a chance to learn.
JCP's CEO: 'We Will Return to Growth This Year'
CNBC's Courtney Reagan talks with Ron Johnson, JC Penney CEO, about whether his vision to transform the department store is working, and what customers and investors can expect to see next for the company.
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