Scientists Discovered How Babies Develop Sharp Central Vision Before Birth, and Vitamin A Plays a Bigger Role Than Anyone Knew

A vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision

A surprising discovery is reshaping scientists' understanding of how humans develop sharp central vision before birth. Instead of blue cone cells migrating away from the retina's center, the study found they transform into red and green cones under the influence of vitamin A-related signals and thyroid hormones. The findings could improve lab-grown retinal tissue and lay the groundwork for future cell therapies to restore vision lost to age-related eye diseases.

Resuscitated human retinas respond to light 10 hours after death

Perfusing donor human retinas with blood and oxygen meant they continued to respond to light for up to 10 hours after death, marking a significant step towards eye transplants that restore vision

Madhya Pradesh toddler loses vision after doctor administers drops, probe underway

Madhya Pradesh toddler loses vision after doctor administers drops, probe underway

General : Droopy Eyelids May Be More Than A Cosmetic Concern

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- With beauty and cosmetic procedures becoming more widely accepted, many individuals today are paying closer attention to how their eyes frame their overall appearance, from symmetry and eye shape to a more refreshed, lifted look. However, not every concern around the eyes is purely cosmetic.

Scientists Used Vitamin B12 to Sneak a Cancer-Killer into the Brain, and It Worked on Tumors in Animal Studies

A new Oncoscience study found a vitamin B12-based compound crosses the blood-brain barrier, targets glioblastoma tumors, and boosts treatment effects in animal models.

Beta Bionics: Some Stabilization In Sight

Beta Bionics: Some Stabilization In Sight

Cambodia lauds Nepal's eye care expertise

Kathmandu, July 8: Cambodia has commended Nepal's expertise in eye care after a two-day free eye camp in Kampong Cham Pr...

Couple sues Ontario surrogate mother who refused to abort fetus

Woman says fetus had cleft lip and possible genetic abnormalities, but couple changed tack as it emerged birth defect was relatively minor

Illuminating the molecular basis of human daylight vision | Science

Photopic vision, including fast motion and color perception in daylight, is mediated by cone opsins, specialized G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs). Despite sharing the same chromophore, the three receptor subtypes absorb light at different wavelengths ...

Kenya: Blind tailor breaking boundaries

A tailor who lost his sight completely due to glaucoma has found ingenious ways to continue sewing accurately. When Charles Kibe lost his sight in 2017, he also lost customers, but now his business is thriving.

Covid eyes: Mild case of virus could damage sight for several years, warns study

Covid eyes: Mild case of virus could damage sight for several years, warns study

 A device that revives eyeballs from dead donors could make eye transplants possible

It’s not easy to transplant a whole human eye. The surgery is difficult. And the eyes themselves start to degenerate as soon as they’ve left the body. When surgeons attempted it a few years ago, the newly-transplanted eye wasn’t able to see. But researchers believe they might have a solution: a device that maintains and

“Full Lady Mode”: Baby Breaks Into a Huge Smile After Mom Puts a Pink Hair Clip in Her Hair. X Users Reacted

A viral video shared on X shows a baby’s face lighting up the moment her mother places a pink hair clip in her hair, prompting thousands of viewers to gush over her joyful reaction. Many kids can’t stand their hair being touched. Having something in their hair is a foreign feeling for them. Babies will Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post “Full Lady Mode”: Baby Breaks Into a Huge Smile After Mom Puts a Pink Hair Clip in Her Hair. X Users Reacted appeared first on The Daily Dot.

When cancer comes back

When Pennina Ndengu (32) was 12 years old, she began experiencing severe headaches that left her in agony. The pain started on the right side of her forehead, striking several times a day before spreading across her entire head. Soon, her right eye also became painful. Repeated visits to clinics brought little relief. “They only [] The post When cancer comes back appeared first on The Namibian.

How to spot an AI-generated face, according to science

Training people to pay attention to the right visual cues nearly doubled how accurately they could spot AI-generated faces

Eye Focus app launched to boost early detection of eye diseases

Accessplus Communications Limited has launched Eye Focus, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mobile application designed to improve access to eye health screening and promote early detection of vision problems across the country. The application enables users to carry out basic vision screening, access eye health education and seek timely professional care where abnormalities are detected. Speaking The post Eye Focus app launched to boost early detection of eye diseases appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

All the Jolie-Pitt kids are now adults, and all of them have dropped the ‘Pitt’: the official end of ‘Brangelina’

The twins Knox and Vivienne, the pair’s youngest children, turn 18 on July 12. Like their siblings, they are estranged from their father and only use their mother’s surname

Harry Tector calls for free-to-air cricket action after Ireland's memorable weekend

Ireland’s Harry Tector believes more eyes on screens can help the sport of cricket grow after a memorable weekend.

'Pure elation': Aussie IVF innovation sparks baby joy

Australian scientists have achieved the first pregnancies using a trail-blazing 3D-printed IVF device smaller than the width of a human hair.

Fearing ‘bad luck’ omen, Chinese man repeatedly slaps twitching right eye, damaging vision

A superstitious man in central China suffered a retinal detachment after repeatedly slapping his twitching right eyelid, fearing it was an omen of misfortune. The belief stems from a popular Chinese saying: “A twitching left eye brings wealth, while a twitching right eye brings disaster.” The man, identified only as Le, lives in Wuhan in Hubei province. He had been troubled by a twitching right eyelid for several days. Resting his eyes and applying warm compresses brought no relief. Convinced...

How Robert De Niro, Liev Schreiber & More Support Their Trans Kids

When it comes to their kids, these stars are full of pride. In fact, celebs like Robert De Niro, Liev Schreiber and more have been vocal about just how proud they are of their children who are...

Celebrity Babies of 2026: Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano, More Stars

Many stars grew their families in 2026. In April, Becca Kufrin, Justin Theroux, MLB player Freddie Freeman, TikTok star Allison Kuch and NFL star Baker Mayfield all welcomed little ones into their respective families, as did Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden in May. The month also brought new arrivals to Stephen Coletti, Josh Duhamel and Pat []

Hull toddler spent a year with broken leg before surgery for rare bone condition

Carson Lees was diagnosed with Congenital Pseudarthrosis (CPT) after his leg fractured when he was just 14 months old

Over 1,000 patients diagnosed in Ghana Eye Project’s free screening at Oyibi

A total of 1,468 eye conditions have been diagnosed during an ongoing free medical outreach under the Ghana Eye Project 2026 at the SDA Valley View Hospital in Oyibi, Greater Accra Region.

3 contact lens mistakes that eye doctors wish you would stop making

Considering this and other features of contact lenses, eye doctors say it's safest to avoid these activities when wearing them.

19-Month-Old Taken To Madhya Pradesh Hospital With Cold. He Loses Eyesight

The family claims that during treatment, a medicine meant for clearing phlegm was allegedly put into the child's eyes.

A Brow Expert Taught Me This Face Mapping Trick—and Now I’ll Never Tweeze Without It

The three-point technique that finally explains your best brow shape—plus expert rules, common mistakes, and the products worth buying. The post A Brow Expert Taught Me This Face Mapping Trick—and Now I’ll Never Tweeze Without It appeared first on Camille Styles.

What your vitamins and supplements are really doing to you: So many swear by them, but now DR NICK TILLER reveals what impact they actually have on your health, what goes into them... and the ones that are dangerous

What your vitamins and supplements are really doing to you: So many swear by them, but now DR NICK TILLER reveals what impact they actually have on your health, what goes into them... and the ones that are dangerous

Droopy eyelids? It may signal an underlying condition

Droopy eyelids? It may signal an underlying condition

A second pregnancy changes the brain in a different way from the first, new research suggests

Recent research indicates that a mother's brain undergoes distinct transformations during second pregnancies compared to the first. These adaptations enhance attention and sensory processing, facilitating the care of multiple children. Notably, brain scans clearly differentiated between first and second pregnancies, revealing connections to maternal bonding experiences and potential peripartum depression risks. This study sheds light on how maternal brains adapt and underscores the need for mental health support.

Hailey Bieber Modernizes the ’90s Lob

From Ella Bright to Hailey Bieber, the clavi-cut is the celebrity hair refresh du jour and an instant summer-ready look.

Clarkson’s Farm’s Kaleb Cooper announces he’s married long-term partner

The TV star and farming contractor shares three children with his partner Taya.

Russian Scientists Engineer Lab‑Grown Human Retina to Fight Blindness

To circumvent the unreliability of animal models, which often fail to mirror human retinal biology due to vast physiological disparities, Russian researchers have successfully cultivated living fragments of donor retina.

Restoring lost senses: one technology for both artificial vision and touch

Banner image credit: Chalmers University of Technology | Giacomo Valle, with new tech to help with artificial vision and touch Patients with untreatable conditions such as sight loss or loss of motor-function could be closer to a viable technology for restoring their lost sense, within a faster time frame. This is due to the discovery []

Luke Wilson, 54, welcomes baby with girlfriend, 24, as fans enraged with 'gross' age gap

Actor Luke Wilson and his girlfriend, Kendall Yates, celebrated the birth of their first child while social media users were quick to point out their 30-year age gap

I swapped retinol and tretinoin for retinal – and my skin has never looked better at 42

To level up your anti-ageing without risking irritation, retinal is the perfect middle ground for midlife - plus the 5 best retinal serums to try

This Genius Concealer Method Is Hailey Bieber’s Secret to Bright Under-Eyes

Here’s how to recreate her flawless, non-cakey base.

Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand

The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.

World's first cell‑rejuvenating therapy given to patient

A Boston company treated its first patient with a therapy intended to allow aging optic nerve cells to behave as though they were young again. The experimental treatment by Life Biosciences will deliver three distinct genetic edits to regenerate ...