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Nov 29, 2016 02:55 AM EST

Scientists Finally Find Reason Why Astronauts Might Go Blind In Space

Astronauts might suffer some visual impairments as they return from lengthy missions in space. Could this cause them to go blind in space?

Oct 06, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Brain Diseases May Be Diagnosed Using Retinal Scans

A new study found that diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) may be revealed as pathological changes in the retina of the eye.

Aug 22, 2016 06:23 AM EDT

Parkinson's Disease Could Be Diagnosed Through Eye Check, Mice Help Researchers In Further Study

Parkinson's is a disease feared by many, it's either you catch it early or suffer because of it until a complete cure becomes available. Could a simple eye test determine if you're at risk?

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.

Feb 01, 2016 11:02 PM EST

Dogs Can Sense Anger In their Owners, New Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered that dogs limit eye contact with angry owners.

Jan 29, 2016 05:37 PM EST

'Cross-Eyed' Cat Looks Permanently Worried But Is Totally Normal

Say hello to this cute kitten with permanently worried eyes.

Jan 27, 2016 04:09 PM EST

Uncorrected Farsightedness Increases Risk Of Literacy Deficits In Kids

Researchers at Ohio State University found that children with uncorrected farsightedness are more likely to perform poorly on preschool literarcy tests than counterparts who receive the proper treatments.

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 20, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Weird Animal Has a Suit of Armor with Hundreds of Eyes Built In

A certain mollusk may actually have most of its eyes on its shell.

Nov 19, 2015 07:31 PM EST

Infants Of Blind Parents Pay Less Attention To Eye Contact When Communicating

Children of blind parents allocate less attention to the eyes when learning nonverbal communication, according to a recent study.

Nov 15, 2015 07:59 PM EST

Parkinson's Drug May Delay The Onset Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Patients who take the drug L-DOPA for Parkinson's disease, restless legs or other movement disorders are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD)--the most common cause of blindness in the elderly, according to a recent study.