Humans Vs. Animals: Who Has Better Vision?
Our eyes are some of the most complex structures in all of nature. The human eye can take in a million simultaneous impressions and can tell the difference between eight million different colours. On a clear, moonless night it can also detect a match being struck 50 miles away. As amazing as this is, there […]
How Long Can You Hold Eye Contact?
Whether you’re sitting across a table at a fancy restaurant with a first date or telling a prospective employer how you work great by yourself and as part of a team, eye contact is important. That doesn’t seem to make it any less uncomfortable for some people. If you’ve ever struggled to hold another person’s […]
You See Colours Differently When You’re Depressed
Seeing red? Feeling blue? Green with envy? These aren’t just sayings. Research shows that our emotional state can actually affect our colour perception. So, depending on what sort of mood you’re in, you could see things that were blue as yellow! But how does this work? Unhappiness Impairs Colour Perception Research based on a study […]
Cyborg Contact Lenses
Imagine having the power to get more out of the world. To just look at, say, a restaurant from across the street and see a menu in front of your eyes, along with reviews. Imagine being able to get the news in front of you anywhere, at any time, or taking a picture just by […]
6 Vision Health Tips For Computer Users
We spend so much of our time these days looking at computer screens. Ten years ago, 45% of adults in the UK used a computer every day. Today, whether it’s mastering an Excel spreadsheet at work, checking your latest Twitter updates or doing some online shopping, 72% of Britons are using a computer every single […]
How Do Optical Illusions Work?
The image you’re looking at isn’t moving – it’s an illusion! Images like this appear to move as the result of what is known as illusory motion. Through the use of curvature, colour and shape, images that are static give the appearance of motion. But why does this happen? Cognitive interruption in the brain is […]
Weird And Wonderful Facts About Eyes
Eyes are wonderful things. They are the second most complex organ in the human body with over 2 million moving parts! In fact, eyes are so interesting, we’ve compiled a list of the weirder and more wonderful facts about them. Did You Know…? Despite your eyes being at the front of your head, the part […]
Mythbusted: Vision and Eye Health
Do carrots really help you see in the dark? Does Eye Yoga actually work? In this blog we’ll be taking a look at some of the myths about eyes and eye care. Daily Eye Exercises & Eye Yoga There has been no evidence to suggest that muscular eye exercises and ‘eye yoga’ will improve your […]
How To Take Care Of Your Eyewear
At Eyesite, we know all about how to look after your eyes, but what about your eyewear? These essential tools are vital to many people’s vision, with 61% of the UK population wearing glasses or some other kind of visual aid. In today’s blog, we present the top tips for looking after your glasses. 1. […]
Symptoms of Common Eye Conditions
Eye conditions are very common. At some point in our lives, most of us will be affected by one. Both children and adults are vulnerable to eye conditions. Our eyes help us make sense of the world, take in the scenery and experience the beauty all around us. Because sight is the most valuable of […]