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.
FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant
Israeli woman's vision restored in world's first-ever 3D-printed cornea implant
New research from Technion shows how eye-tracking can identify the way we read - study
The first signs of Alzheimer's appear in the eyes. Here's what they are
Can doctors examine a person's eyes to see the start of the dementia process?
Mudskippers could be key to understanding evolution of blinking - study
Researchers have suggested that studying mudskippers it could provide insights into the evolution of blinking as these animals transitioned from water to land.
This is what you really see when you close your eyes
We think that when we close our eyes we only see black, but the truth is more complex and interesting than that.
This week in Jerusalem: Born to be wild
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Myopia in youth can lead to glaucoma, vision loss, retinal detachment, cataracts - Israeli study
Not being exposed to daylight following long hours of study causes short-sightedness, leading to a trend in haredi boys.
Terror victims Yagel, Hallel Yaniv's corneas donated to four Israelis
The parents of the murdered brothers decided soon after the attack to donate their corneas - now they will give eyesight to four other persons.
Israeli scientists discover mechanism for scallops to camouflage eyes
Oysters, mussels and clams have a mechanism that makes the color of their eyes camouflage to match the color of the water they're in.
Can computer recognize blurry objects? - study
The researchers recorded the eye movements of people attempting to recognize blurred objects and, using a computational model, simulated the resulting activities of neurons in the retina.
The lighting in your children's kindergartens may be harming their sight
A study linked lighting intensity in kindergartens to the development of eye problems. How can you know if your child's kindergarten is too dark?
Eye movement holds clues to decision-making process
Unlike your arms or legs, the speed of eye movements is almost totally involuntary, and the study shows that it can hint at the decision-making process