Vivian Chong holds the microphone close as she delivers a soulful melody in
preparation for her big performance.
Dr. Vince Tropepe points at the developing eyes of a day-old, zebrafish
embryo where the formula for curing blindness may lie.
LATEST PHOTOS
RICHARD HOLLOWAY
Richard maximizes the 8% vision in his right eye by using a camera lens to
capture photos of red wildflowers, which he sells commercially. 
DALE TURNER
Riding the wake on his wakeboard, 24 year old Dale Turner isn’t waiting
around for scientists to cure his degenerative retinal disease.
MARTIN DESOUSA
Making a small circle in front of his face with his thumbs and forefingers,
Martin demonstrates the range of his visual field to Dr. Elise Heon. 
JULIA LEWIS
Testing out the ALIVIOS intelligent eyewear, an electronic sunglasses
device, Julia is shocked at the clarity she can see in the photo given to
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Tune into AMI-tv on Sunday, May 13th at 8 pm ET.
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AMI presents:
A Whole New Light
A one-hour documentary exploring the scientific, medical and therapeutic
treatments that are helping to improve the quality of life for people with
vision loss.
Told through the personal stories of Richard, Martin, Vivian and Dale, this
special report looks at research, surgery, implants and experimental
therapies.
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