New Smart Eyeglasses Lets People See Subtitles in Real-Time, Rewinds Conversations

TECH & INNOVATION 11.17.2022 09:48 AM

A new pair of smart eyeglasses are designed for hard-of-hearing users to let them see subtitles in front of their eyes and rewind conversations. Learn more about it in this article.

Woman Who Complained About Pain, Blurriness Had 23 Contact Lenses Lodged in Her Eyes: Here's Why You Should Not Wear Them Overnight

10.17.2022 04:33 AM

A California-based ophthalmologist shared a video online of a woman who had 23 contact lenses under her eyelids after forgetting to remove them at night. Check out this story to learn proper ways to care of the eyes when wearing contact lenses.

Dark Circles Under the Eyes Could Be a Sign of Some Underlying Conditions, Expert Reveals

10.04.2022 09:00 AM

When do dark circles under the eyes not due to lack of sleep? Find out the several causes that many people may not be aware of, such as an underlying health condition.

Eye Protein in Whales Enables Them to See in the Dark to Dive Deep in the Ocean, Study Reveals

08.03.2022 07:39 AM

Researchers present surprising details about how whales developed eyes that can see in the dark deep ocean, which links to swift evolutionary adaptation.

Humans Can Now Walk With Eyes Closed Through a 10-Week Echolocation Training Program

06.20.2022 10:30 AM

Both blind and sighted people could train to navigate their surroundings and evade obstacles by just using echoes from the clicking of their tongues. Read more about the echolocation experiment in humans and how effective it is.

Eye Health, Circadian Rhythm and Diet Are Associated With One's Maximum Lifespan, Research Study Says

06.08.2022 23:41 PM

A study on drosophila eyes reveals a link between eye health, diet, circadian rhythm, and maximum lifespan. Read the article to learn how eye dysfunction could directly influence the aging process.

Terrifying Footage Captures Moment Zombie Shark Devours Its Prey as Diver Watches A Few Inches Away

06.07.2022 04:03 AM

A filmmaker captured the terrifying moment when a zombie great white shark chowed down its prey in front of him. Check out the incredible video in this article.

BRIM Biotechnology, Inc. and Ora, Inc. Announce New Partnership to Accelerate the Development of Regenerative Peptide Therapy, BRM421 for Dry Eye Syndrome

05.23.2022 06:25 AM

BRIM Biotechnology, Inc. ("BRIM") a clinical-stage company developing novel regenerative therapies in ophthalmology, today announces it has entered into a new strategic partnership with Ora®, Inc. ("ORA") the world's leading, ophthalmic research organization, for the late-stage clinical development of lead drug candidate, BRM421, for dry eye syndrome (DES). BRIM intends to initiate Phase 3 clinical studies with Ora's support later this year.

Eyes Could Hold the Clue of Toxoplasma in Humans: Here's How This Parasitic Infection Can Be Detected

05.12.2022 05:03 AM

Toxoplasma gondii is the most successful parasite in the world and many have it but are not aware that they do. Read on to learn how the eyes could hold the clue if a person has toxoplasmosis.

Eye Health: Sleep Deprivation Induces Dry Eyes by Disturbing the Tear Film

04.29.2022 05:57 AM

Studies show that lack of sleep can cause dry eyes. Continue reading to find out how sleep deprivation could negatively impact eye health.

Blue-Eyed People Share One Ancestor That Developed the Mutation 6,000 to 10,000 Years Ago

04.15.2022 06:07 AM

Blue eyes may be the second most common eye color, but scientists say that they all come from a single ancestor that developed a mutation. Read the article to find out more.

Drug for Alcohol Use Disorder Found Effective at Treating Age-Related Vision Loss

03.23.2022 09:30 AM

Eyesight might become naturally impaired in older adults due to aging. Read about a new and effective solution to age-related visual loss that experts discovered.

Are We Living In the Past? New Study Shows Brain Acts Like A Time Machine That Brings Us 15 Seconds Back

01.31.2022 03:38 AM

A new study suggests that people do not see the world in real-time as the brain keeps people seeing what happened 15 seconds ago to create the illusion of stability.

Soft Contact Lenses Loaded with Gold Nanoparticles; Researchers Develop Substitute for Laser Protection Glasses to Shield the Eyes

12.09.2021 03:46 AM

A recently published study has provided a substitute, laser protection glasses through the combination of gold nanoparticles within contact lenses.

Statin for Vision Impairment: Hypercholesterolemia Medicaiton Alleviates High Blood Pressure and Combats Glaucoma, Study Says

12.07.2021 02:31 AM

A study found that a high cholesterol medication called statin is effective against high blood pressure build-up in the optic nerve, which often leads to glaucoma.

Over 10% of COVID-19 Patients Can Develop Eye or Ear Problem, Latest Data Suggests

11.18.2021 06:13 AM

Nearly two decades since the COVID-19 pandemic began and scientists have learned so much of its unusual symptoms, such as its adverse effects on the sense of sight and smell.

Convergence Insufficiency and Eye Strain Found in Children with Excessive Screen Time

11.16.2021 01:57 AM

A new study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that eye strain and convergence insufficiency are increasing in children aged 10 to 17 years due to excessive screen time during the pandemic.

New Augmented Cane For People With Impaired Vision Makes Navigation Easy

10.14.2021 00:03 AM

Stanford University developed a new smart device called Augmented Cane that uses numerous sensor technologies, including LIDAR, to help visually impaired people move and navigate easier than ever.

Staring Too Long at a Screen Leads To Dry Eye Syndrome: Experts Discuss Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

10.08.2021 07:10 AM

New research showed that long hours of staring at a screen could lead to dry eye syndrome due to lack of blinking, but experts say that it can be treated.

Mini Human Brains Grown in Petri Dish Develop Own Eyes That Detect Light, Possible Solution for Vision Loss

08.19.2021 07:33 AM

German scientists used stem cells to grow a mini human brain or cerebral organoids, which developed its own eyes complete with retinas, lenses, corneas, and nerve cells that help it detect light. They believe that it could lead to lab-grown retinas for people with vision loss.

'Long COVID' Symptoms Could Be Seen in Patients' Eyes, According to Doctors

07.27.2021 10:55 AM

A new study reveals that the Long COVID symptoms that used to be invisible are now actually seen in the patients’ eyes.