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slate.comscience3 hrs ago
Donor Eyes Kept Responsive to Light for 10 Hours After Death
@NewScientist reported that perfusing donor eyes with oxygenated blood preserved retinal responses for up to 10 hours and structure for 24 hours. The technique doubled the previous record of five hours set in 2022.
Fox Newsscience17 days ago
Study Finds Slightly Higher Eye Disease Rate Among Ex-Smokers Who Switched to Vapes vs. Those Who Quit Nicotine
A Korean study of 179,273 adults who quit smoking found those who switched to vapes faced elevated rates of eye disease compared with those who quit nicotine entirely.
Forbesscience51 days ago
Human Eyes Block Ultraviolet Light Through Lens Absorption
Humans detect less than 1 percent of the electromagnetic spectrum because the eye's lens absorbs ultraviolet wavelengths. A 2011 study linked UV exposure to lens damage and cataract risk. Individuals without a natural lens can sometimes perceive near-UV light.