According to a U.S. study, the chance of age-related macular degeneration, a disease that can lead to blindness, is increased for older women who smoke.

A British ophthalmic surgeon has become the first doctor to implant an artificial lens into the eye that can be fine-tuned after the procedure is finished in order to produce vision that is better than 20/20.

Researchers have produced a prototype contact lens that displays graphics, senses body chemistry information from the eye, and is powered by radio waves. Augmented reality, navigation and prick-free diabetes testing are all possible applications.

A Bucknell University professor led researchers in an explanation as to why a curveball in baseball breaks so much when seen by a batter. Their imagery won them Best Illusion of the Year for 2009 by Vision Sciences Society.

An Australian study finds a connection between eating large amounts of red meat (listen up you steak and hamburger people) and an increased risk of developing blindness (AMD) as you grow older.