A widely popular idea in psychology and evolutionary science suggests that the distinctive look of the human eye—particularly the white area surrounding the iris—evolved to help us communicate ...

A new study, led by the University of Vienna and the Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, shows how the eyes of adult marine bristleworms continue to grow throughout life – driven by a ring of ...

The smallest squid eye is about 15 millimeters, while the largest squid eye can get up to 11 inches in diameter. Squid eyes are like human eyes since they have two camera-type eyes. However, they have ...

Retinal degeneration is a leading cause of blindness globally and results from irreversible damage to photoreceptors and supporting cells including retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). Scientists have ...

Q: What fascinates you about the eye? A: The eye is an absolutely fascinating organ because it's an organ of extreme perfection, as Darwin has called it. We are able to adjust the focus, we are able ...