Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype
Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?
Benjamin Botsford, Assistant Professor of Opthalmology, UMass Chan Medical School •
conversation
May 30, 2024 • ~7 min
May 30, 2024 • ~7 min
Phone cameras can take in more light than the human eye − that’s why low-light events like the northern lights often look better through your phone camera
Phone cameras are an example of what’s called computational photography. Digital tools built into these cameras can enhance your images in real time.
Douglas Goodwin, Visiting Assistant Professor in Media Studies, Scripps College •
conversation
May 23, 2024 • ~8 min
May 23, 2024 • ~8 min
Why so many animals have a third eyelid, including our pets – yet humans don’t
It’s a question of evolution and adaptation.
Dan Baumgardt, Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
• conversation
May 16, 2024 • ~7 min
May 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
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.
Andrew Herbert, Professor of Psychology, Visual Perception, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min
April 24, 2024 • ~7 min
Are you one of the millions about to have cataract surgery? Here’s what ophthalmologists say you need to know
Typically, cataract surgeries are painless and significantly restore vision.
Elizabeth M. Hofmeister, Associate Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences •
conversation
March 20, 2024 • ~9 min
March 20, 2024 • ~9 min
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