Eyes
FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant
EyeYon Medical says FDA granted IDE for a multicenter study led by Scripps Clinic’s Prof. Francis Mah, with enrollment targeted to begin in March 2026.
Israeli woman's vision restored in world's first-ever 3D-printed cornea implant
New research from Technion shows how eye-tracking can identify the way we read - study
Back to school checklist: add an eye exam for your child
Mudskippers could be key to understanding evolution of blinking - study
Researchers have suggested that studying mudskippers it could provide insights into the evolution of blinking as these animals transitioned from water to land.
This is what you really see when you close your eyes
We think that when we close our eyes we only see black, but the truth is more complex and interesting than that.
This week in Jerusalem: Born to be wild
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Myopia in youth can lead to glaucoma, vision loss, retinal detachment, cataracts - Israeli study
Not being exposed to daylight following long hours of study causes short-sightedness, leading to a trend in haredi boys.
Terror victims Yagel, Hallel Yaniv's corneas donated to four Israelis
The parents of the murdered brothers decided soon after the attack to donate their corneas - now they will give eyesight to four other persons.
Israeli scientists discover mechanism for scallops to camouflage eyes
Oysters, mussels and clams have a mechanism that makes the color of their eyes camouflage to match the color of the water they're in.
Can computer recognize blurry objects? - study
The researchers recorded the eye movements of people attempting to recognize blurred objects and, using a computational model, simulated the resulting activities of neurons in the retina.
The lighting in your children's kindergartens may be harming their sight
A study linked lighting intensity in kindergartens to the development of eye problems. How can you know if your child's kindergarten is too dark?
Eye movement holds clues to decision-making process
Unlike your arms or legs, the speed of eye movements is almost totally involuntary, and the study shows that it can hint at the decision-making process
Why do we have black spots in our eyes, and how dangerous are they?
Dr. Ohayon explains common dangers to our eyesight and why it is so critical to visit an eye doctor at least once a year above the age of 40.