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.
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13/11/2023
The first ever whole eye transplant was recently performed at NYU! Read more about the incredible surgery here.
US veteran gets world's first eye transplant
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!
Historic Vids on Twitter
âIn 1951, Adelbert Ames created the mind-boggling âAmes Windowââ
16/06/2023
ă 4th run of MOOC in Visual Function and Eye Healthă
Weâre 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!
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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
ă 3rd run of MOOC in Visual Function and Eye Healthă
Weâre 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!
đExplore the intricacies of the human eye
đENROL NOW: https://bit.ly/3vPu6cZ
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Course Schedule: Starts 1 January 2023
How We See the World: Visual Function and Eye Health
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! đ
26/11/2021
ă Whatâs New ă
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
Famous Paintings Can Reveal Visual Disorders
Neural pathologies have shaped great art throughout history
19/11/2021
ă Whatâs New ă
âQuiet eyeâ 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
Why athletes need a âquiet eyeâ
Want to know who will win a World Cup game or Wimbledon match? Look closely at the athletesâ eyes â including when it seems they're about to lose.