Mimicking the Human Eye, Researchers Revolutionize Robotic Cameras
New camera mimics the involuntary movements of the human eye to create sharper, more accurate images for robots, smartphones, and other image-capturing devices. Computer scientists…
Vision News
Vision is the ability to interpret the environment through the detection of light by the eyes. This complex process involves multiple components including the cornea, pupil, lens, retina, and optic nerve. Light enters the eye through the cornea, passes through the pupil, and is focused by the lens onto the retina—a layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye. These cells, primarily rods and cones, convert light into electrical signals which are then transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve. The brain processes these signals, allowing us to perceive shapes, colors, and movements.
New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Vision Implants That Can Restore Sight
A remarkably small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique…
Gene Editing Breakthrough: CRISPR Improves Vision in Clinical Trial
Mass Eye and Ear-led phase 1/2 trial, which included 14 participants, found that the first-of-its-kind experimental treatment was safe and efficacious. BRILLIANCE trial results showed…
Rare Retinal Cells May Hold the Key to True Color Perception
Rochester researchers harnessed adaptive optics to gain insight into the complex workings of the retina and its role in processing color. They have identified elusive…
Pioneering CRISPR Gene Editing Trial: 79% of Participants See Improvement
CRISPR gene editing shows potential in treating blindness, with 79% of trial participants experiencing improved vision. About 79% of clinical trial participants experienced measurable improvement…
Demystifying Vision: Optical Illusions Illuminate Neural Pathways
Optical Illusion Helps Demystify the Way Vision Works For the first time, research shows that a certain kind of visual illusion, neon color spreading, works…
Replacing Traditional Lenses: Scientists Develop Spiral-Shaped Lens for Clear Vision Across Distances and Lighting Conditions
Scientists have created a spiral-shaped lens capable of maintaining sharp focus across various distances under different lighting conditions. This innovative lens functions similarly to progressive…
Cinema in the Mind: The Neuroscience Behind the “Continuity Illusion”
New research on the continuity illusion uncovers how the brain perceives smooth motion, emphasizing the superior colliculus’s importance and suggesting new approaches for neuroscience research…
Why Can Humans See Colors Dogs Can’t? New Research Explains Why
Researchers have cultivated human retinas in a laboratory setting, unveiling the process by which a derivative of vitamin A produces the unique cells responsible for…
Revolutionary Imaging Technique Offers New Hope for Eye Disease Patients
A new study introduces a novel approach to predicting the course of uveitis through retinal blood flow analysis, potentially transforming patient monitoring and clinical trial…
Machine Learning Predicts Sight Loss: A Breakthrough in Eye Health
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) develop models based on machine learning that predict long-term visual acuity in patients with high myopia, one…
Unveiling the Mystery of “Unseeing” – New Research Sheds Light on Visual Masking Phenomenon
Delving into the science of a mystifying optical illusion: visual masking. A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience has made significant strides in understanding visual…
From Pixels to Paradigms: MIT’s Synthetic Leap in AI Training
MIT CSAIL researchers innovate with synthetic imagery to train AI, paving the way for more efficient and bias-reduced machine learning. Data is the new soil,…
The Paradox of Familiarity: Uncovering the Secrets of Visual Recognition Memory
Scientists have invested decades in piecing together how our vision is so good at recognizing what’s familiar. A new study overcomes an apparent discrepancy in…
Scientists Discover New Health Benefits of Grapes
Consuming grapes improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers. In a recent randomized, controlled human study, consuming grapes for 16 weeks improved key markers…
Unveiling the Brain’s Secrets: Study Resolves “Paradox” in Visual Recognition Memory
Since determining what we observe as new or familiar is essential for prioritizing our attention, neuroscientists have dedicated years to understanding why our brains excel…
Beware the Heat – Living in Warm Temperatures Linked to Severe Vision Problems in Older Americans
In a study involving 1.7 million elderly Americans, individuals residing in counties with an average temperature exceeding 60 °F faced a significantly increased risk of…
Blue-Light Glasses Debunked? New Study Casts Doubt on Eye Strain and Sleep Claims
According to a recent Cochrane review, eyeglasses promoted to block blue light likely have no impact on eye strain from computer usage or on sleep…