Eyes
Why are people afraid to switch to multifocal lenses – and what are they missing?
Vision for near, intermediate, and distance in the same lens. An optometrist explains how multifocal lenses work, who they are suitable for, and what is important to know before deciding to switch.
The annoying phenomenon occurring among many Israelis in the past two weeks
Not just carrots: The foods that protect the eyes from light and age damage
Turtles’ brains shed light on evolutionary developments dating back hundreds of millions of years
Protect the center of vision - diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases
Early diagnosis and persistence in treatment can prevent vision loss in retinal diseases AMD and DME. Treatment options available today can change the course of the disease.
Euro 2024: Enjoy, but keep the TV at a healthy distance from your eyes
The world is glued to their screen for hours during the the European Football Championship. But does TV really cause nearsightedness and damage our eyes?
FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening
AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.
What's the reason behind our frequent blinking? It's not just to maintain moisture!
Why do we blink our eyes so often? It’s not only to keep them moist and keep out annoying particles in the air.
Researchers develop new tool to improve healing of eye injuries
A new type of contact lenses can heal wounds to the cornea using a slow-release drug
Purim at the emergency room: How colored contacts led to one woman's eye damage
Colored contact lenses have become increasingly popular, especially among young people, but there are significant risks to their use, specifically when bought from unauthorized sellers.
Is having a lazy eye something to be worried about? This study reveals it may be
Although there is as yet no proof of causality, children with ‘lazy eye’ have been shown to be at increased risk of serious disease in adulthood.
Bifocal vs. Laser: Multifocal Lens Options
Multifocal lenses and laser surgery both correct various vision problems at once.
This eye doctor has spent 40 years training and treating people in Jerusalem
Over the course of those nearly 40 years, Seelenfreund helped to train 80 resident eye doctors and treated thousands of Jerusalemites.
Lab-grown retinas explain why people see millions of colors but other mammals can’t
With human retinas grown in a petri dish, researchers discovered how an offshoot of vitamin A generates the specialized cells that enable people to see millions of colors.
