Category: eyes

Colorful Reflector in Cat’s Eye Enhances Night Vision

Q: I recently adopted a handsome orange male tabby cat named Henry. At night, his eyes are luminescent, reflecting a variety of bright colors. Is he unusual, or do all cats’ eyes shine in the dark? What causes this magic? A: Henry’s magic glow arises from the “tapetum lucidum,” Latin for “bright tapestry.” It’s a…


Man Who Lost Both His Eyes to Cancer as a 13-Month-Old Uses Echolocation to ‘See’ With His Ears

Propelled by curiosity, Daniel Kish learned an amazing adaptation after losing both his eyes to cancer as an infant: echolocation. Now, at 57, he “sees” the world with his ears like a bat does, by making clicking noises with his tongue to create a mental map of the world around him from the reflected sound. “I…


No. 1 Habit for Healthy Eyes

With screen usage skyrocketing, scientists and eye care professionals have discovered that the secret to strengthening and maintaining the health of your visual system is getting sunlight exposure early in the day. The 2022 Vision Index showed that Australians have more than doubled the amount of time they spent with their eyes glued to the…


No. 1 Habit for Healthy Vision

With screen usage skyrocketing, scientists and eye care professionals have discovered that viewing morning light is the secret to strengthening and maintaining the health of your visual system. The 2022 Vision Index showed that Australians have more than doubled the amount of time they spent with their eyes glued to the screen in the past 12…


Siberian Husky As Huge as a Bear Captivates Everyone With His Piercing Blue Eyes

A huge Siberian husky with piercing blue eyes has taken the internet by storm with his grand stature. Siberian husky SeQuoi Tenko was born on Jan. 7, 2020. He became 32-year-old Nicole Spahn’s beloved companion when she drove north from her mom’s house in Wisconsin to pick him up, two months later. “I had previously met…


This Nutrient Found in Vegetables Protects Eyes and Enhances Cognitive Ability

Colorful vegetables and fruits are rich in pigments. Among these pigments, lutein is of particular importance to the eyes because it is an important component of the macula within the retina. For the elderly, supplementing lutein not only helps prevent cataracts and macular degeneration but also improves cognitive ability and mobility. Lutein is found in…


How to Find Eye Creams & Serums to Reduce Dark Circles, Puffiness, & Fine Lines!

With the vast majority of us spending long hours online, it’s time to give our eyes some well-deserved, loving care! In this episode, Fel and Ro venture into the world of eye creams to bring you helpful tips, effective ingredients, and product recs to pamper those stressed, puffy, dull, and tired eyes! They talk about…


PHOTOS: Meet These Adorable Twin Cats Who Have the Most Beautiful Eyes

A pair of identical twin cats have taken the internet by storm for their pristine white coats and their contrasting blue and green eyes. Meet Iriss and Abyss, two crossbred, domestic cats who live in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, with their 37-year-old owner, Pavel Dyagilev. (Courtesy of Pavel Dyagilev) Dyagilev, an event host and voice and speech trainer,…


3 Proven Ways to Naturally Support Your Vision and Shock Your Eye Doctor With the Results

It is estimated that at least 6 out of 10 people in the Unites States use corrective lenses to help support their vision. Many are also turning to laser eye surgery, a procedure not without its risks, to “permanently” fix their eyesight for good. The primary fuel behind this trend is that people have been taught that…


5 Reasons Your Eyelids Twitch, Explained by a Doctor

There’s a saying that “twitching on the left eyelid forecasts fortune, while twitching on the right eyelid forecasts disaster.” While it’s true that eyelids do occasionally twitch, an abnormally twitching eyelid is a health warning from the body. Why Do Eyelids Keep Twitching? It’s an annoyance—short term twitching is distracting, and long term twitching starts…