Eyes

Israeli study: Here’s how nearsightedness in children can be slowed

The worsening of nearsightedness in children has become a global problem. A new Israeli study points to a simple solution that may reduce the future risk of severe eye problems.

A boy wearing glasses
ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant

The surgery team working on the implant at Rambam Hospital in Haifa.

Israeli woman's vision restored in world's first-ever 3D-printed cornea implant

AN EYE-tracking system demo.

New research from Technion shows how eye-tracking can identify the way we read - study


The effects of war on our eyes - opinion

The consequences of increased screentime, due to the war, can be felt in different ways and at different ages. Specialized solutions and exercises may relieve the damage.

Facebook logo is reflected in glasses in this picture illustration taken April 1, 2019

Are you a safe driver, even in the rain? This puzzle can find out

As winter sets in, driving in rain, wind, and fog becomes challenging. Gauge your "contrast sensitivity" through this optical illusion to make sure you can drive safe.


Soroka ophthalmologists urge IDF soldiers to wear protective goggles

Doctors at Soroka have treated more than 20 soldiers who suffered harm to their eyes in various degrees of severity.

 IDF artillery

Woman accidentally uses glue instead of eye drops

A Californian woman mistakenly applied glue to her eyes for 3 seconds.


Surgeons save two-year-old's sight after tip of lulav gets stuck in cornea

The boy woke up with a red eye after he and his twin brother were playing with the festive palm branch.

 ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWS CHECK BRANCHES OF LULAV FOR BLEMISHES BEFORE BUYING THEM AT A SPECIAL MARKET IN JERUSALEM.

Israeli teen saved from blindness at Sourasky

To cure Eyal’s problem and prevent the deterioration in his eye, he had to undergo a complex and challenging operation.

 Eyal Mordechai Ben-Hamu and Dr. Shulamit Schwartz

Look out: Israelis warned of eye-attacking parasites at Kinneret

In recent days, three people who swam at the Kinneret experienced severe inflammation and scarring of the cornea.

 A VIEW of the Kinneret with the Hermon in the background. The view that inspired Rachel the Poetess, among others.

Israeli doctors restore eyesight of girl with degenerative disease

Six-year-old Galila Yohannes was diagnosed with a rare hereditary degenerative disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). 

 Galila Yohannes with her team of doctors at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Tel Aviv terror victim saves another two lives with cornea donations

Those that received the transplants were a 75-year-old man and an 81-year-old woman.

 Chen Amir, who was murdered by a terrorist in Tel Aviv on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Vision of Ethiopian Jewish olim better than Sabra counterparts - study

Torah study at early ages, lack of screentime may be behind the phenomenon.

 Ethiopian Jews land in Israel, June 1, 2022