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·April 3, 2026·8 min read

Individual Cone Cells Create Our Sharpest Sight

Researchers have identified the retinal source of high-resolution vision, proving that the eye sends isolated signals from individual cone cells to the brain. The study confirms that human visual acuity is limited only by the physical spacing of cells in the retina.

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·December 1, 2021·3 min read

Caffeine Improves Reaction to Moving Targets

Caffeine improves visual acuity by increasing alertness and detection accuracy for moving objects, a new study reports.

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·May 30, 2018·5 min read

Details That Look Sharp to People May Be Blurry to Their Pets

A new study reports that while we might not be able to see so well in the dark and are less than adept at distinguishing colors, humans can see in finer detail than most other animals.

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·November 17, 2017·5 min read

Fixated on Food?

Researchers report visual features modulated by the optokinetic reflex are encoded in the retina.

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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Exposure to a Common Visual Illusion May Enhance Your Ability to Read Fine Print

According to University of York researchers, the ability to read fine print may be enhanced following exposure to a common visual illusion. The researchers found visual acuity may be enhanced by the expanding motion aftereffect optical illusion.