Research

Early stages of the degenerative disorder have been linked with the inability to perceive colours, a lowered blinking rate and changes in visual acuity

Researchers delve into whether facial expressions are innate or learned by studying the reactions of those born blind

Higher ocular lutein levels have been linked with improved academic performance in preadolescent children

A socially savvy formation of photoreceptors allows the human eye to detect subtle changes in complexion

Neuroscientists have discovered that the primary visual cortex is responsible for predicting future events as well as perceiving our surroundings

The visual cortex takes longer to mature than previously thought, opening up new possibilities for the treatment of conditions such as amblyopia

New research shows the layout of brain activity is similar regardless of whether someone was born with sight or without

Researchers have discovered the mechanism that stops people from getting disorientated each time they blink

Absorbing zinc from the retina could protect against optic nerve damage

Oestrogen could be to blame for girls’ higher vision loss in Von Recklinghausen’s disease