Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. This story also starts a series ...

How optical illusions work has been long-debated among scientists and philosophers, who wonder whether these illusions stem from neural processing in the eye or involve higher-level cognitive ...

(SALT LAKE CITY)— Retinal diseases are the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 60 and over, affecting millions of people worldwide. Pioneering research published this week from the Levine ...

The speed at which blindness occurs after retinal detachment varies based on a number of factors. Retinal detachment is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to avoid blindness and other ...

The mystery of how human eyes compute the direction of moving light has been made clearer by scientists at The University of Queensland. Using advanced electrical recording techniques, researchers ...

Using adaptive optics, scientists have identified elusive retinal ganglion cells in the eye's fovea that could explain how humans see red, green, blue, and yellow. Scientists have long wondered how ...

A detached retina is an emergency. If not treated promptly, you may completely lose eyesight. A detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. This injury happens when the ...

As individuals age, maintaining healthy vision becomes increasingly vital, particularly for those over the age of 50. The link between vision loss and blood circulation has garnered attention from ...

A retinal tear can lead to a dangerous condition called retinal detachment, which is an emergency. Symptoms of a retinal tear include flashes, floaters, and blurry vision. Treatment often includes ...