January 18, 1908, is the anniversary of the death of Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen, who created the familiar test for visual acuity And now a page from our "Sunday Morning" Almanac, January ...

A new study from Denmark showed that after taking eye drops that helps prevent longsightedness, most participants were able ...

The chart priced at $2,200 has a metal lamp visor and a linen scroll with letters of different sizes. There doesn’t seem to be any type of antique that isn’t sold at auctions, flea markets or shops.

New research demonstrated that special eye drops allowed patients to read extra lines on an eyesight chart for up to two ...

Study participants could read an extra two, three or more lines on an eye chart after using specially formulated drops ...

This week’s question was asked by: a close relative. QUESTION:Why is there that big E on the top of eye charts? ANSWER: We can credit Dr. Hermann Snellen, a Dutch ophthalmologist at the Netherlands ...

A new study shows potential for eye tests to be conducted easily and affordably using a smartphone app. An app to test eyesight easily and affordably using a smartphone is as accurate as traditional ...

Dr Louise Allen created the testing system during the Covid pandemic A way for eye patients to assess their own sight has been introduced at a hospital after a test was developed during the Covid ...

Here’s how to test if your eyesight is fit for driving - If you’re driving with incorrect vision or inappropriate vision, it could have several serious consequences ...