The basic connectivity from the vestibular labyrinth to the eye muscles (vestibular ocular reflex, VOR) has been elucidated in the past decade, and we summarise this in graphic format. We also review ...

Found only in the retinas of humans and other primates, the fovea is responsible for visual experiences that are rich in colorful, spatial detail. Some reasons behind the fovea's unusual perceptual ...

Have you ever wondered why you never see photos of crop circles from the ground level? Every crop circle photo shows them from the air, right? That's because, from the ground level, crop circles are ...

A cataract is something most people have heard of before, but not many know exactly what it is. To better understand what a cataract is, first we need to understand some basic eye anatomy. When light ...

This year’s awards were given to scientists who helped doctors see the retina and used artificial intelligence to predict the shapes of cellular proteins. By Noah Weiland and Cade Metz The prestigious ...

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