Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?
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Phone cameras are an example of what’s called computational photography. Digital tools built into these cameras can enhance your images in real time.
It’s a question of evolution and adaptation.
While reading, scrolling and focusing on other objects near our faces increase the risk of developing myopia, a little time outdoors in the sun can help mitigate it.
Rubbing your eyes might feel satisfying but it could introduce pathogens to the body. Here’s a summary of the most common eye infections.
A loss of visual sensitivity could be an early predictor of dementia.
A total solar eclipse is a beautiful phenomenon worth seeing, but worth seeing safely.
The most common eye colour is brown, then blue, and less often, green or hazel. But the human body only makes brown iris pigment.
Don’t skimp on your eye safety.
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Now’s the time to get your hands on a pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for April’s display of celestial wonder.
It is possible to have surgery to replace the crystalline lens, the natural lens of the eye, with an implant — without having a cataract. But surgery has risks.
Balancing well is a whole-body experience that develops over time and takes practice to master.
They’re heavily promoted. Your optometrist may even prescribe them. But when we looked at the evidence, this is what we found.
Your faithful companion sees the world differently than you do, but it’s a mistake to assume dogs only see black, white and shades of grey.
An ophthalmologist explains how important tears are to keeping your eyes feeling good and working well – whether you’re on dry land or swimming in a body of water.
Don’t look up. A solar eclipse may be an incredible spectacle – but you must take care of your eyes.
Some parts of North America will witness a total solar eclipse in April 2024. This may seem far away, but you should think about preparing for this rare and fascinating phenomenon.
Our DNA contains the information that determines the colour of our eyes.
Eye movement studies can track where someone is at in their thinking process.
Top contributors
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Professeur Titulaire. École d'optométrie. Expertise en santé oculaire et usage des lentilles cornéennes spécialisées, Université de Montréal
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Florida International University
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Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, West Virginia University
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Clinical Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Visiting Professor in Psychology, University of South Wales
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Senior Lecturer in Design, Culture and Context, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor in Robotics, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Associate Professor of Dermatology, Bond University
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Distinguished Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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Merit Researcher, Natural History Museum
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Adjunct Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney and Clinical Associate Professor, Save Sight Institute, Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Sydney
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Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology & Eye Health, Central Clinical School, Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney
