Sense of Touch 'Faster' in Those Blind From Birth
Heightened tactile processing may account for ‘remarkable speed’ of some Braille readersContinue Reading
People With Anorexia May Risk Serious Eye Damage
It’s unclear whether macular damage will progress to blindness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Eye Exercises Might Boost Fine Depth Perception
Push-pull training method could also be used for ‘lazy eye,’ researchers sayContinue Reading
Club Drug 'Poppers' May Be Linked to Eye Damage
Not yet clear how widespread these cases might be, experts sayContinue Reading
Newer Therapies for Eye Disorder Not Tied to Heart Problems
Avastin and Lucentis appeared to be safe in macular degeneration studyContinue Reading
Non-Prescription 'Fashion' Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes
Lenses should be fitted by a professional to prevent damage, expert saysContinue Reading
Retinal Disease Treatments for Elders Doubled Over 10 Years
Procedures for older Americans increased 192% between 1997 and 2007, study findsContinue Reading
Survey Sees Gender Differences in Vision IQ
Men and women agree on value of eye exams and carrots, but shared vision of optical health a little fuzzyContinue Reading
Research Suggests How Brain Compensates in the Blind
Sound and touch get boost from visual cortex in those who cannot see, scans showContinue Reading
Vision Problems Can Rob Movie-Goers of 3-D
Some don’t see the illusion, others develop nausea, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: What Causes Conjunctivitis
Here’s what may trigger the conditionContinue Reading
Kids Literally See Differently Than Adults, Research Shows
Visual and sensory information is not blended in children’s brains, study findsContinue Reading
Kids Playing With Laser Pointers May Be Aiming for Eye Trouble
Teen boy damages retina with Internet-purchased ‘toy,’ doctors sayContinue Reading