Vision

Knowing how your eye optimizes vision could have big implications for the progression of nearsightedness

An optical illusion with nine simple dots reveals a surprising amount about the eye and brain

An electronic retinal implant has improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration—but it isn’t a full restoration, and it didn’t improve participants’ quality of life

Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions. But there are often ways to save vision

Straight out of science fiction, these contact lenses convert infrared light into visible light that humans can see

Researchers discover a new color outside the range of human color vision, but you have to laser your retinas to see it

A new surgical procedure to permanently change eye color is gaining traction in the U.S. But many ophthalmologists fear long-term unknowns

A mysterious neuro-ocular syndrome remains an unknown risk for long-term spaceflight

Neuroscientist Lore Thaler speaks about her efforts to make echolocation training more accessible

The rising moon looks huge on the horizon, but it’s all in your head

When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it’s not just the sky that changes. Your eyes do, too

Solar eclipse glasses prevent catastrophic eye damage when observing the sun. Here’s how they work