Eyes

Turtles’ brains shed light on evolutionary developments dating back hundreds of millions of years

The study provides new insights into the functions of ancestral cortices but also raises fundamental questions about how and when key neural computations evolved in turtles.

Red-eared slider - pond turtle.
In most cases, it is not dangerous

This disease is common in children. Expert clarifies: Antibiotics are not the solution

A boy wearing glasses

Israeli study: Here’s how nearsightedness in children can be slowed

ENDOART, A synthetic endothelial layer for the treatment of chronic corneal edema.

FDA clears first US trial of Israel’s EndoArt synthetic corneal implant


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.


Surgeons save two-year-old's sight after tip of lulav gets stuck in cornea

The boy woke up with a red eye after he and his twin brother were playing with the festive palm branch.

 ULTRA-ORTHODOX JEWS CHECK BRANCHES OF LULAV FOR BLEMISHES BEFORE BUYING THEM AT A SPECIAL MARKET IN JERUSALEM.

Israeli teen saved from blindness at Sourasky

To cure Eyal’s problem and prevent the deterioration in his eye, he had to undergo a complex and challenging operation.

 Eyal Mordechai Ben-Hamu and Dr. Shulamit Schwartz

Look out: Israelis warned of eye-attacking parasites at Kinneret

In recent days, three people who swam at the Kinneret experienced severe inflammation and scarring of the cornea.

 A VIEW of the Kinneret with the Hermon in the background. The view that inspired Rachel the Poetess, among others.

Israeli doctors restore eyesight of girl with degenerative disease

Six-year-old Galila Yohannes was diagnosed with a rare hereditary degenerative disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). 

 Galila Yohannes with her team of doctors at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.