Training course via mobile helps partially sighted people ‘see’ better

THOUSANDS of people who are partially sighted following stroke or brain injury could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, it was revealed yesterday.

Research has found that a computer-based technique developed and assessed by Durham University improved partially sighted people’s ability to “see” better.

It may eventually improve and broaden the portfolio of rehabilitation techniques for patients.