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<p>Measuring perception speed: Clinton Haarlem, PhD Candidate in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin</p>

people

Some people 'see faster': Trinity scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

The work suggests some people have an innate advantage in certain settings where response time is crucial, such as in ball sports, or in competitive gaming

A little girl adjusts testing glasses during an eyesight examination (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

world

Children in remote Romanian region get eye tests for the first time

Department of Defence agrees to scrap eyesight test blamed for loss of up to 40% of potential recruits

news

Department of Defence agrees to scrap eyesight test blamed for loss of up to 40% of potential recruits

Prolonged exposure to blue light from screens can trigger poisonous molecules which could lead to blindess

news

Prolonged exposure to blue light from screens can trigger poisonous molecules which could lead to blindess

Outdoor play can help prevent children becoming nearsighted

general

Outdoor play can help prevent children becoming nearsighted

Denis Lehane: All well in the land of the half-blind without glasses

farming

Denis Lehane: All well in the land of the half-blind without glasses

Quick Quiz: Find out how good your observation skills are

Quick Quiz: Find out how good your observation skills are

Have you got a keen eye for detail?

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Research shows that time spent indoors increases risk to childrens' eyesight

Research shows that time spent indoors increases risk to childrens' eyesight

Parents are being told to make sure your child spends enough time outdoors or risk damage to their eyesight.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015