MOOC How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health

03/05/2024

Cool example of color constancy!
If you zoom in you will see that the picture is made entirely of light blue, black and white
There is no red in the picture!
Your brain is filling in the red color.

Vision is so fascinating!!👁️🧠😁

13/11/2023

The first ever whole eye transplant was recently performed at NYU! Read more about the incredible surgery here.

The surgery did not restore vision in the grafted eye, but experts do not rule out the possibility.

30/06/2023

https://twitter.com/historyinmemes/status/1611804675686154240?s=20
This video is really fascinating!

“In 1951, Adelbert Ames created the mind-boggling ‘Ames Window’”

16/06/2023

【 4th run of MOOC in Visual Function and Eye Health】
We’re back! The first two runs of MOOC How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health attracted over 2,000 learners from across the globe. Invite your friends to join us for the next run starting 1 July!
🔎Explore the intricacies of the human eye
👉ENROL NOW: https://bit.ly/3vPu6cZ
📅Course Schedule: Starts 1 July 2023

10/06/2023

Neat photo! Do you see horses or zebras?

National Geographic Picture of The Year. Black images are shadows of zebras. Zoom in and you will see zebras.

14/12/2022

【 3rd run of MOOC in Visual Function and Eye Health】
We’re back! The first two runs of MOOC How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health attracted over 2,000 learners from across the globe. Invite your friends to join us for the next run starting 1 January!
🔎Explore the intricacies of the human eye
👉ENROL NOW: https://bit.ly/3vPu6cZ
📅Course Schedule: Starts 1 January 2023

Develop your understanding of vision and discover how visual functions relate to your daily life. Learn and apply techniques to help you take better care of your eyes.

26/11/2022

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07/12/2021

Check out these amazing close up photos of animal eyes! 👀

26/11/2021

【 What’s New 】
Researchers speculate that Rembrandt did not have normal depth perception due to his misaligned eyes in self-portraits. Interestingly, if true, this lack of stereovision may have been advantageous, allowing him to better recreate the perception of a 3D image on a flat canvas. Learn more about how eye and brain conditions influenced artworks of renowned artists.

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source from scientificamerican.com

Neural pathologies have shaped great art throughout history

19/11/2021

【 What’s New 】
”Quiet eye” is a kind of enhanced visual perception that can be found on in elite athletes, who demonstrate strong concentration even under the extreme pressure of competition. The Aspiring athletes can improve their physical abilities through visual training.
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source from bbc.com

Want to know who will win a World Cup game or Wimbledon match? Look closely at the athletes’ eyes — including when it seems they're about to lose.