Interesting Facts

A NASA study has shown the consequences of missing gravity on the human eye

Do you know when you see something dropping from the corner of your eye and you would automatically look at it? Optometrists now have a way to improve your peripheral vision.

Novartis optical division together with Google Ophtalmologists are developing a new kind of contact lens which could measure the blood sugar level from the tear liquid

According to scientists, specific patterns on contact lenses make us look younger and healthier.

Could contact lenses one day not only correct astigmatism but create a new reality? Magic Leap, a thinktank financed by Google, has lately filed contact lenses which helps to make virtual reality experiences as clear or blurry as in reality.

Eye doctors and optometrists searched for a long time for a training method which could give better vision and avoid surgery such as lasik. At least for some unique cases, a solution seems to have been found.

Especially with the hot weather in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, the eyes or better, the skin around the eyes is exposed to strong sunshine, dry A/C air and lots and lots of dust.

Beauty Specialist Eimear Hutchinson, who blogs at thetwodarlings.com says:

As time passes, certain parts of our appearance can give our age away. It is important to start a good eyecare routine in your early 30s.

 

Creams and gels designated specifically for the eyes are essential, as the skin around the eye area is thinner than skin on the rest of the body. The pace of life these days means that many of us don’t drink enough water or get enough sleep, both common causes of dark circles and puffiness around the eyes.

Optical stores might soon offer virtual reality goggles like the Oculus Rift for treatment of particular eye problems.

We look into somebodies eyes almost every day. But have we actually ever really looked closely?

Look me in the eyes! It seems there is more to that saying which hypnotherapists commonly use.