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09/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Athletes can train to improve depth perception and peripheral vision, according to recent research

We use stereo vision to perceive depth differences in our surroundings. For example, pedestrians and drivers use stereo vision to safely navigate roads while walking or driving. Meanwhile, depth perception is important in many sporting activities. If athletes can hone their ability to correctly determine the distance and speed of a fast-moving object, this means that […]

09/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Exercise found to protect your eyesight

Looking for ways to maintain your good eyesight? According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, people who take part in moderate to intense physical activity have the capacity to curb their chances of developing glaucoma. The results of the research, presented at the 121st Annual Meeting of the […]

08/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Carotenoids and omega-3s are crucial for healthy eyes, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body

Foods rich in carotenoids aren’t the only things that can boost eye health, according to Dr. John Paul SanGiovanni, a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic. It looks like foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for optimal vision. SanGiovanni is the chief of the unit on Genetics in Nutritional Neuroscience in […]

08/07/2018 / By Russel Davis

8 Eye issues you can’t afford to ignore

Monitoring eye health is useful as many diseases involve visual conditions as a primary symptom. An article in NaturalBlaze.com walks you through eight warning signs of disorders that can be seen in or around the eyes. Persistent stye — Styes are localized inflammations located in one of several sebaceous glands in the eye lids. Simply put, styes […]

07/28/2018 / By Janine Acero

Screen time is hard on your eyes: Here’s how to protect them

We rely on our visual system to help us perceive the world around us through visual cues that are then sent to the brain for interpretation. These cues include color, shapes, size, distance, depth, movement and temperature. The eyes process tons of information every day, and these information mostly come from digital screens at home or at […]

06/28/2018 / By David Williams

Watch your words: Smart glasses that can turn words into voice invented for visually impaired

A few years ago, it looked like the consumer electronics market was going to be flooded with high-tech smart glasses that are connected to the internet and able to perform all sorts of internet-reliant tasks. However, the idea for smart glasses, in general, proved to be far too broad and vague to be truly viable […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Understanding synesthesia: Why some people “hear” silent flashes

Have you ever “heard” silent flashes? You might have a condition similar to synesthesia, where you can perceive one sense differently. According to a study, at least one in five people may have signs of a synesthesia-like phenomenon where they can “hear” silent flashes or movement. Researchers from the City University of London report that even if there isn’t […]

06/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

What goes on in our brain while we walk? Researchers track how vision guides foot placement

Texan researchers have wondered about what our brains are thinking during walks. In a NewsWise article, they studied the way people’s vision directed the placement of their feet while walking. Their findings will benefit patients who cannot move well due to aging, Parkinson’s disease, and strokes. It will also help the development of prosthetic and robotic limbs. […]

05/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Do you know why our eyesight is sharpest at dawn and dusk?

If you’ve ever been up at the crack of dawn or still outside when dusk falls, you may have noticed your sight is sharper than usual. A German study says this is because your brain changes the way it interprets visual signals during sunrise and sunset, according to a New Scientist article. Study author Christian […]

04/04/2018 / By David Williams

Blindness reversed in mice with artificial photoreceptors made of gold and titanium

They were blind, but now they see. Lab mice in China were given the ability to see again by a group of researchers thanks to the use of gold and titanium oxide as replacement materials for natural photoreceptors. This is the focus of a new study that was recently published in the journal Nature Communications, […]

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