Israeli researchers at Bar-Ilan University are working on eye drops that use nanotechnology to correct a person’s vision. In a few decades, these Nano-Drops could treat common vision problems and eliminate the need for glasses, contacts, and laser surgery. Scientists involved in this project... Read more
An intriguing American-Canadian study proves wrinkles around the eyes might not be such a bad thing. According to this new research, the more wrinkles a person has, the better chance observers have believing in another’s emotions. Scientists at both the University of Miami and Western University... Read more
New research out of Australia suggests diets with a high amount of green vegetables and beets can significantly reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Study authors believe these veggies are so beneficial for the eyes due to their high nitrate content. For their research,... Read more
A new Canadian study reveals a connection between eye movements and memory formation. Although this is the first study of its kind, scientists believe they’ve discovered a key mechanism in how memory works in the human mind. 16 people took part in this experiment, all of whom were in their 20s.... Read more
An intriguing American-Canadian study proves wrinkles around the eyes might not be such a bad thing. According to this new research, the more wrinkles a person has, the better chance observers have believing in another’s emotions. Scientists at both the University of Miami and Western University... Read more
Scientists at Loyola University Chicago recently published a study that suggests sleep apnea patients tend to have drooping eyelids. Investigators hope this study will encourage eye doctors to inform patients with this eye condition of the potential correlation with sleep apnea. 35 sleep apnea... Read more
Engineers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have just developed a novel eye implant that could help glaucoma patients monitor intraocular pressure (IOP) levels. Interestingly, scientists studied butterfly wings to design this new implant. The Caltech team’s implant, which is made... Read more
A new study out of the University of Washington suggests there’s a correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and eye disorders like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy. Researchers believe this data could help doctors better predict a person’s... Read more
A disturbing new study found that most UK drivers don’t believe leaving eyeglasses at home is a big deal if they are only going on a short drive. According to this data, UK drivers were most likely to leave spectacles or contacts at home if they were going on a drive near home, the weather was... Read more
According to new research out of Thomas Jefferson University, a compound found in a Christmas berry primrose could be used to treat a devastating form of eye cancer. Although this research is only in its initial stages, doctors are hopeful this compound could soon be used in a drug for uveal... Read more
A fascinating UK study suggests various environmental risk factors could play a major role in the early development of myopia. In particular, researchers found that children who used computers for a long time or who were born in summer had an increased risk of developing myopia. For this study,... Read more
According to a new American study, doctors could soon use pupil measurements to understand how people are coping with stress. University of Missouri scientists brought study participants into a room designed to look like a control room at a power plant. All of these participants were tasked with... Read more
A new report reveals the wait time to get a cataract surgery in the UK is slightly better than average compared with other industrialized nations. According to this survey, NHS patients usually have to wait 73 days before receiving this common surgical procedure. The best performing country in this... Read more
Scientists at Loyola University Chicago recently published a study that suggests sleep apnea patients tend to have drooping eyelids. Investigators hope this study will encourage eye doctors to inform patients with this eye condition of the potential correlation with sleep apnea. 35 sleep apnea... Read more
A newly published study reveals that children who attend after-school sessions have a greater chance of developing near-sightedness (aka myopia). Researchers hope these findings will help public health officials better address the global “myopia boom.” This observational study examined the eye... Read more
New research out of Pacific University Oregon suggests that regular aerobic exercise could significantly improve eye health. Specifically, researchers believe exercise could be used to naturally lower intraocular pressure (IOP), thereby reducing the risk of glaucoma. This fascinating study was a... Read more
New research out of Australia suggests diets with a high amount of green vegetables and beets can significantly reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Study authors believe these veggies are so beneficial for the eyes due to their high nitrate content. For their research,... Read more
A new study shows a clear correlation between hand-eye coordination skills and better performance in baseball. American scientists conducted their research on 450 athletes over the course of three Major League Baseball spring training seasons. Once they had all of the players’ hand-eye... Read more
A recently published Australian study claims people who regularly eat oranges have a significantly lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Scientists believe certain antioxidant-rich flavonoids in oranges are responsible for their eye health benefits. Researchers at... Read more
A recently published Australian study claims people who regularly eat oranges have a significantly lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Scientists believe certain antioxidant-rich flavonoids in oranges are responsible for their eye health benefits. Researchers at the... Read more
