Eye : Science World Report

Feb 17, 2016 01:35 PM EST

Half of the World's Population Will be Short-Sighted by 2050

Scientists have announced that half of the world's population, which is nearly 5 billion people, will be short-sighted by 2050.

Jan 11, 2016 11:32 AM EST

Why Some Astronauts Develop Bad Eyesight in a Low-Gravity Environment

Scientists have taken a closer look at astronauts and have found that low-gravity environments may have a negative effect on eyesight

Dec 28, 2015 10:15 AM EST

Blue-Eyed Humans May All Descend from a Single, Common Ancestor

Do you have blue eyes? You may have more in common than other blue-eyed individuals than you once thought.

Nov 04, 2015 05:42 PM EST

Bugs with Bifocals: New Insight into Complex Insect Eyesight

Scientists may be learning a bit more about bug eyesight. Researchers have examined how the complex eye system of the Sunburst Diving Beetle coordinates the development of its components.

Oct 27, 2015 04:52 PM EDT

The Brain Forgets Things In Our To Conserve Energy

In order to conserve energy, our brain may chuck a memory or two out of the reasoning window.

Aug 31, 2015 04:14 PM EDT

Gene Causes Nearsightedness in Children Who Read

There may be a gene that causes nearsightedness, but only in people who spent a lot of their childhood reading.

Apr 01, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

Is Your Makeup Dangerous? Study Shows Bacteria From Frequent Eyeliner Use Could Cause Infections

Girls who are frequently re-appling eyeliner to their inner lid may be contaminating their eye. New findings published in Eye and Contact Lens Science and Clinical Practice show that some could be at risk for double vision due to excessive bacteria from using this type of makeup.

Feb 27, 2015 01:47 PM EST

Secret of the Mysterious Reverse-Wired Eyeball Solved

Researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology have recently confirmed the biological purpose of the wiring of the human eye. From a practical standpoint, many scientists have noted how it doesn't quite make the most sense. In vertebrates, the photoreceptors are located behind the eye-resulting i...

Feb 26, 2015 07:56 AM EST

The 'Magic Number' of Eyelash Length for Healthier Eyes

There's a magic number when it comes to eyelashes: one-third. Animals that range from humans to hedgehogs to giraffes all have eyelashes that are one-third the width of their eyes. Now, scientists have taken a closer look to find out why that is.

Jan 29, 2015 04:55 PM EST

This 'Biological' Marker Helps Detect A Concussion

These days, technology is helping to bring a whole new view into the world of medical science. Researchers at the Cohen Veterans Center worked to assess eye movement in veterans of the long Middle East conflicts, many of whom had suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Oct 20, 2014 07:04 AM EDT

Blind Cave Fish May Shed Light on Human Eye Diseases

Blind cave fish may just shed some light on eye disease and other human health issues. Scientists have examined these tiny eyeless fish and have found clues about the underpinnings of degenerative eyes disease and other issues.

Sep 19, 2014 02:44 PM EDT

Pupil Size Predicts Your Next Move

Your eye size may actually show if you're about to make an important decision, according to recent findings published in the journal PLOS Computational Biology.