News tagged with night vision


Zebrafish may hold the answer to repairing damaged retinas and returning eyesight to people

Zebrafish, the staple of genetic research, may hold the answer to repairing damaged retinas and returning eye-sight to people.

Ophthalmology created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Morning vs nighttime replacement affects adverse events with extended-wear contact lenses

For people using 30-day extended-wear/continuous-wear (EW/CW) contact lenses, replacing lenses at night doesn't lower the risk of complications compared to changing lenses monthly, suggests a study – "The Effect of Daily ...

Ophthalmology created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study clarifies process controlling night vision

On the road at night or on a tennis court at dusk, the eye can be deceived. Vision is not as sharp as in the light of day, and detecting a bicyclist on the road or a careening tennis ball can be tough.

Neuroscience created Oct 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Scientist identifies critical role for night blindness gene

A scientist from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute has determined how a particular gene makes night vision possible

Medical research created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast