Auditory illusions: New research discovers how our ears play tricks on us
Inspired by owls and their amazing ability to find their prey by hearing alone, my team decided to test how good humans are at discerning sounds.
Nov 20, 2025
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Vision Disorders
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Study reveals long-term associations of strangulation-related brain injury from intimate partner violence
A study by Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation.
Nov 20, 2025
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Vision can be rebooted in adults with amblyopia, study suggests
Temporarily anesthetizing the retina briefly reverts the activity of the visual system to that observed in early development and enables growth of responses to the amblyopic eye, new research shows.
Nov 19, 2025
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Brain stimulation found to improve vision recovery after stroke
Scientists at EPFL have developed an innovative, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy to significantly improve visual function in stroke patients who have suffered vision loss following a stroke. The approach could offer ...
Nov 17, 2025
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New study reveals long-term impacts on Stevens-Johnson syndrome survivors
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) survivors encounter rare, life-threatening drug reactions and years of physical, emotional and social consequences long after leaving the hospital, according ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Temporal artery ultrasound in the real-time diagnosis of stroke of the eye
For most of us, the phrase "stroke of the eye" sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare's Jagannadha "Jay" Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., it's a literal and urgent diagnosis—one that could mean the difference between sight ...
Nov 7, 2025
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Better vision test enables precise detection of eye disorders in toddlers
The development of a new tool for testing the eyesight of children under three could mean more children receive treatment for vision difficulties earlier, leading to positive effects on learning and development.
Oct 30, 2025
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Who is more likely to lose vision due to high brain pressure?
If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch. A new study looks at ...
Oct 29, 2025
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Patient wealth is associated with quality of glaucoma care
Patients with newly diagnosed glaucoma who have less wealth or reside in rural communities are less likely to receive standard glaucoma care compared to wealthier patients, according to a recent multi-institutional study ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Just one hour a day of social media scrolling on your smartphone can cause eye strain
Gazing at smartphone screens for even one hour a day can cause digital eye strain, especially when scrolling through social media. According to a new study published in the Journal of Eye Movement Research, it is not just ...
