A Serious Blog
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The link between dehydration and poor eye health
June 30, 2021The high water content of our eyes, coupled with their heavy dependence on fluids to function healthily, means that dehydration is directly associated with our level of risk when it comes to certain eye conditions.Read more… -
Mantis Shrimp: proud owners of the strangest eyes in the animal kingdom
June 30, 2021The mantis shrimp is an extraordinary example of the evolutionary process. It has the widest ranging vision of any animal so far discovered in the animal kingdom.Read more… -
How vision technology is transforming the beautiful game
June 30, 2021Computer vision technology such as VAR has proven to be a divisive subject among footballers, fans and pundits alike.Read more… -
The surprising world of synaesthesia: What colour is Thursday?
June 01, 2021Synaesthesia is a psychological and neurological condition that results in the merging of senses that aren't normally connected. Someone with synaesthesia may hear colour or see sound.Read more… -
Tetrachromacy: Real life superhuman vision
June 01, 2021Tetrachromacy is a rare eye condition that allows for increased colour vision. Where the average human can perceive around one million colours, a tetrachromat can see ten times that!Read more… -
How to protect your eyes from harmful UV-A and UV-B rays
June 01, 2021As summer approaches, it’s important to remind ourselves of what we should be doing to protect our sight. UV radiation, whether from natural sunlight or artificial UV rays, can seriously damage our eyes.Read more… -
Was Van Gogh’s obsession with yellow an eye condition or an artistic choice?
May 06, 2021During the last few years of the Dutch postimpressionist painter's life, his art was often characterised by halos and the colour yellow. Critics have attributed this to all manner of possible causes, but was an eye condition to blame?Read more… -
Study links alcohol with lower risk of developing cataracts
May 06, 2021University College London experts analysed the health records of almost 500,000 people and discovered that low to moderate alcohol consumption was linked to a lower risk of needing cataract surgery. Particularly when the drink of choice is red wine.Read more… -
Eyesight myths and misconceptions
April 02, 2021Does eating carrots help you see in the dark? Does dark chocolate improve vision? Debunking and investigating.Read more… -
Eye care tips for spring
March 31, 2021The arrival of spring coupled with the relaxation of lockdown restrictions sees us easing back into our old outdoor habits and here are some tips on how to care for our eyes during this season.Read more…