Blinking is more than meets the eye

Eye blinks aren't just a mechanism to keep our eyes moist. Research finds that blinking plays a key role in processing visual information.

Lindsey Valich-Rochester • futurity
April 15, 2024 ~5 min

Why does this worm have such giant eyes?

Scientists have discovered a bristle worm with such sharp-seeing eyes that they measure up to the vision of mammals and octopuses.

Kristian Bjørn-Hansen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
April 12, 2024 ~8 min


Watch: What’s the science behind safe solar eclipse glasses?

Your regular sunglasses won't protect your eyes during next month's eclipse. An expert explains the science behind solar eclipse glasses.

Luke Auburn-Rochester • futurity
March 25, 2024 ~6 min

Safety tips for April’s solar eclipse

The April 8 total solar eclipse is less than a month away. An ophthalmologist has some tips for you on how to enjoy it and stay safe.

Leslie White-U. Rochester • futurity
March 11, 2024 ~3 min

Ear squeaks reveal where your eyes are looking

Eye movements can be decoded by the sounds they generate in the ear. The finding could lead to new clinical tests for hearing.

Dan Vahaba-Duke • futurity
Nov. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Control your pupils, control your anxiety?

A biofeedback technique focusing on the pupils of our eyes can lower stress and anxiety, a study suggests.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 3, 2023 ~5 min

Cholesterol contributes to diabetic retinopathy

Cholesterol buildup that crystalizes can contribute to the development of diabetic retinopathy, report researchers.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 25, 2023 ~4 min

Are bright city lights shrinking some birds’ eyes?

Some birds that live year round in big cities have eyes that are about 5% smaller. Researchers say bright lights may be the cause.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~6 min


Llama-derived antibody may treat vision loss diseases

A newly discovered antibody may lead to a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, which causes loss of central, night, and color vision.

Michelle Strombeck-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 30, 2023 ~5 min

Model uses retinal images to flag mild cognitive impairment

A machine learning model can differentiate normal cognition from mild cognitive impairment using retinal images from the eye.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~5 min

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