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Nanoparticle applications could someday give humans built-in night vision
Movies featuring heroes with superpowers, such as flight, X-ray vision or extraordinary strength, are all the rage, but could harnessing nanoparticle applications truly lead...
Melanoma-associated retinopathy has a new treatment which could restore sight
Innovative treatment has improved the vision of a patient suffering from the rare syndrome, melanoma-associated retinopathy, affecting the eye – Can this therapy restore...
The retinal response to artificial illumination and screen time
Scientists uncover how certain retinal cells respond to artificial illumination - discovering screen time exposure results in sleep disruption.
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Can meditation reduce eye pressure in primary open angle glaucoma?
Patients with primary open angle glaucoma showed substantial improvements in both ocular and general health after participating in mindfulness meditation.
The All India Institute of...
Could time in education increase your risk of short-sightedness?
Being in full-time education for longer periods of time could make you more susceptible to developing short-sightedness (myopia), according to a new study published...
