Wirelss bionic eye being developed at university


Frankenstein tadpoles see with eyes on their butts

In a deeply weird experiment, scientists have transplanted eyes onto the rear ends of tadpoles, and discovered that they can still see.

Holographs harnessed for bionic eye

Israeli researchers are testing a holographic system designed to artificially stimulate cells in the eye, hoping to create a bionic system for restoring vision.

Tuning lighting devices could save billions

Vision researchers - rather than lighting engineers - say they've made a discovery that could save the US billions of dollars in electricity costs per year.

Vision evolved 700 million years ago

A huge computational analysis has revealed that opsins - the light-sensitive proteins key to vision - may have evolved earlier than previously believed.

Astronauts show brain and eye abnormalities

A new study has confirmed that astronauts risk brain and vision abnormalities as a result of spending time in space.

Contact lenses could stream data across wearer's field of vision


Spaceflight can damage vision permanently, says NASA

If astronauts make it to Mars, they may not be able to see it very well, a NASA study has shown.

Why 3D gives you headaches

A new report has shed light on the way in which 3D viewing may cause eyestrain and headaches.

Oxford team develops bionic specs

Oxford University scientists are protptyping glasses that could help people with severely limited vision see again.

3DS could damage children's eyes, warns Nintendo


Scientists discover new mechanism for sight

New research has disclosed a completely new mechanism for vision, showing it's still possible to see even when the retina has been completely destroyed.     

Toshiba launches 3D-ready laptop

Toshiba has introduced a 3D-ready laptop powered by Nvidia’s Vision technology.

Bionic eye could be in use within three years


GM develops HUD system for vehicle windshields


Warning: 3D movies may cause vision fatigue
