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Friday essay: ‘an engineering and biological miracle’ – how I fell for the science, and the poetry, of the eye
Hessom Razavi, The University of Western Australia My first encounter came as a medical student. Under high magnification,…
Unveiling the Secrets of Jumping Spiders’ Color Vision
Humans perceive colors using combinations of red, green, and blue light, while animals like jumping spiders have specialized…
Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype
For people tired of wearing glasses, the claims can be enticing. Valeria Blanc/E+ via Getty Images Benjamin Botsford,…
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know
Cataract surgery removes the clouded lens of the eye and replaces it with a new, clear lens. Ivan-balvan/iStock…
Why Are Scientists Studying Text Fonts?
Studies have investigated the legibility of fonts for distance reading, individuals with dyslexia, and individuals with age-related macular…
Researchers Develop Method to Restore Vision Loss with Stem Cells
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, the Singapore Eye Research Institute, and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have developed…
Your Eyes May Reveal If You’re at Risk of Early Death
If you’ve ever heard people say that “your eyes are the windows to your soul” and brushed them…
Newly-Designed “Bionic” Eye Cleared For Implantation, Aims For Human Trials Next
The human eyes are a true evolutionary marvel, and are quite literally a sight to behold. Housing light-sensitive…
A Blind Woman Regains Some Vision Using Brain Implants In a Landmark First
A 42-year-old woman named Bernardeta Gómez, from Elche, Spain, was diagnosed with toxic optic neuropathy, a condition that…