Why do people cry?
What’s the science behind crying? A specialist explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.
COVID virus can infect your eyes and damage vision
The virus that causes COVID-19 can breach the blood-retinal barrier, leading to potential long-term consequences for the retina and vision.
Blinking is more than meets the eye
Eye blinks aren’t just a mechanism to keep our eyes moist. Research finds that blinking plays a key role in processing visual information.
Why does this worm have such giant eyes?
Scientists have discovered a bristle worm with such sharp-seeing eyes that they measure up to the vision of mammals and octopuses.
Watch: What’s the science behind safe solar eclipse glasses?
Your regular sunglasses won’t protect your eyes during next month’s eclipse. An expert explains the science behind solar eclipse glasses.
Safety tips for April’s solar eclipse
The April 8 total solar eclipse is less than a month away. An ophthalmologist has some tips for you on how to enjoy it and stay safe.
Ear squeaks reveal where your eyes are looking
Eye movements can be decoded by the sounds they generate in the ear. The finding could lead to new clinical tests for hearing.
Ear squeaks reveal where your eyes are looking
Eye movements can be decoded by the sounds they generate in the ear. The finding could lead to new clinical tests for hearing.
Control your pupils, control your anxiety?
A biofeedback technique focusing on the pupils of our eyes can lower stress and anxiety, a study suggests.
Cholesterol contributes to diabetic retinopathy
Cholesterol buildup that crystalizes can contribute to the development of diabetic retinopathy, report researchers.