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General Eye Health

To see the world the way birds do

To see the world the way birds do

November 16, 2022

Birds have eyesight that significantly exceeds ours. In order to replicate this, the Swedes have now developed a camera with a "bird's eye" setting. Optical filters on the camera can be switched out to simulate the vision of various animals. All that we observe is a purely human reality, perhaps now we can glimpse into their world and learn about their secrets.

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A GEL LAYER FOR THE CORNEA

November 16, 2022

Researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have created a gel that heals corneal wounds including cuts and sores. We won't acquire this material immediately; clinical studies begin in about a year. But keep GelCORE in mind as well because time goes by quickly.

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GOING TO THE VIRTUAL DOCTOR

GOING TO THE VIRTUAL DOCTOR

November 15, 2022

There is a new patented technology called OnMed that may save you trips to the doctor in future. The OnMed station uses video cameras and diagnostic equipment that give data such as blood pressure, respiration, etc. to the doctor. Then he cam prescribe necessary medications.

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Red and Blue

Red and Blue

November 9, 2022

Can you surgically change your eye color to blue? Very bad idea. Meanwhile, it is very important that your eyes are not red. Experiencing red, itchy, dry eyes? It is time to give Dr. Benjamin a visit!

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HEART, EYES, AND EMPATHY

HEART, EYES, AND EMPATHY

November 9, 2022

Interoception is the term for the perception of signals generated by inside organs. The better your interoception, the better you can take care of yourself. In addition, this quality is linked with empathy.

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VISUAL ACUITY AND EYE MOVEMENTS

VISUAL ACUITY AND EYE MOVEMENTS

November 8, 2022

Researchers at the University of Rochester have now shown that small eye movements are equally important in visual acuity. Thus, the old truth that movement is life, gets a new confirmation.“We see because our eyes are always moving.”

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WHEN MUSIC BECOMES TORTURE FOR THE EYES

WHEN MUSIC BECOMES TORTURE FOR THE EYES

November 2, 2022

One percent of the world's population is very sensitive to some sounds and cannot stand them. Nystagmus, or uncontrollable high-frequency eye movements in response to a sound vibrating in a particular key, is a symptom of the congenital Tullio phenomenon and can result in nausea, loss of balance, dizziness, and visual impairment.

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Why did Borges go blind?

Why did Borges go blind?

October 29, 2022

Even after eight eye surgeries, life began to lose color to Luis Borges. Oh, if a time machine existed and make fantasies come true, it could transport the Maestro to the Benjamin Eye Istititute

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Through the Lens of a Facebook

Through the Lens of a Facebook

October 29, 2022

Admitting how much social networks have altered and are still being incorporated into our everyday runs and meals is difficult. We chose the term "mental cataract" to describe it. Don't think this is about you?

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MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

October 24, 2022

The medical discovery that is something not even dreamed of in science fiction is microchip called FlatScope (“flat microscope”) that will affect certain areas of the brain, enable the blind to see; grow heart muscle on spinach leaves; crabs take antidepressants.

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