Eyes

From myth to sign: This is what watching television up close really does to your eyes

Parents have long warned that it "ruins the eyes" and leads to glasses. In reality, sitting close to the TV hasn’t been proven to directly cause myopia – here’s what you need to know.

Watching TV
The success rates are very high, especially when starting with the appearance of the need and not postponing the transition

Why are people afraid to switch to multifocal lenses – and what are they missing?

Dry eye syndrome

The annoying phenomenon occurring among many Israelis in the past two weeks

The foods that protect the eyes from light and age damage

Not just carrots: The foods that protect the eyes from light and age damage


Lab-grown retinas explain why people see millions of colors but other mammals can’t

With human retinas grown in a petri dish, researchers discovered how an offshoot of vitamin A generates the specialized cells that enable people to see millions of colors.

 Retinal organoid highlighted with blue cones in cyan and green/red cones in green. Rod cells, essential for low-light and night vision, are indicated in magenta

Do you see different lights when you close your eyes?

Understanding the phenomenon of seeing lights and patterns with closed eyes.

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Why does Hamas's spokesperson have asymmetrical eyes? IDF investigates

In a recent video featuring Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Hamas, his eyes appear asymmetrical. The IDF explains why.

 The IDF exposed the face of Abu Obeidah, Hamas spokesman

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Israeli soldiers suffer eye injuries in Gaza, many losing their vision - report

'Close to 15% of eye injuries among soldiers resulted in vision loss' • IDF: There is no lack of protective equipment for soldiers

 IDF artillery

How does prolonged darkness affect hostages' eyes?

The experience of prolonged darkness in captivity can have significant impacts on a person's eye health and overall well-being.

A Red Cross vehicle carrying hostages abducted by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel, arrives at the Rafah border, amid a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in the southern Gaza Strip, November 28, 2023.

The effects of war on our eyes - opinion

The consequences of increased screentime, due to the war, can be felt in different ways and at different ages. Specialized solutions and exercises may relieve the damage.

Facebook logo is reflected in glasses in this picture illustration taken April 1, 2019

Are you a safe driver, even in the rain? This puzzle can find out

As winter sets in, driving in rain, wind, and fog becomes challenging. Gauge your "contrast sensitivity" through this optical illusion to make sure you can drive safe.


Soroka ophthalmologists urge IDF soldiers to wear protective goggles

Doctors at Soroka have treated more than 20 soldiers who suffered harm to their eyes in various degrees of severity.

 IDF artillery

Woman accidentally uses glue instead of eye drops

A Californian woman mistakenly applied glue to her eyes for 3 seconds.