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The Secret Eye Surgery Codes

Phil Major — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:29:16 +0000

The secret rituals of an 18-Century German occultists have been revealed. The New York Times reports that an exceptional language nerd cracked their code. It sounds like something straight out of Hellboy, except with fewer fights and more computers.

The Copiale Cipher, a 105 page coded document discovered in East Berlin after World War II has revealed its dark secrets to a team of researchers. Apparently, the text documents the rituals and observations of an 18th century cult preoccupied with eye surgery and ophthamology.

Have a look here.

Various things about human eyes.

Phil Major — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:42:05 +0000

I’m putting these links here as they are all from the same website, but are on various topics.

Firstly, why can we see flashes of light when are eyes are closed.

Next up is why are primary colours primary?

Then (ugh) that stuff in the corner of your eye when you wake up. What’s that all about?

After-images are explained in this article.

Does reading make you short-sighted? Some more information on that subject here.

Why do we seem to see better with amber-coloured sunglasses?

How do eagles see so far?

Phil Major — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:36:28 +0000

Hunting birds of prey are able to see small animals from high up in the sky. Here’s how.

WHy do cat’s have slit pupils? And do cats communicate with their eyes?

Phil Major — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:30:35 +0000

This article tells us why nocturnal hunting animals such as cats have slit shaped pupils during the daytime.

Cats also seem to communicate using blinking when they enter a new area. You can read more about that here.

What’s true and what’s not?

Phil Major — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:50 +0000

Just a few of the common questions that are asked in practice … myths and facts. Read about them here.

Dyslexia information

Phil Major — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:23:26 +0000

This article on how the dyslexic brain develops is really interesting!

Ever wanted to try coloured lenses?

Phil Major — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:21:33 +0000

This website from Johnson & Johnson allows you to try out different coloured lenses to see what you would look like.

Glasses to Help Read Other’s Feelings

Phil Major — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:15:53 +0000

Glasses that can help to interpret facial expressions are being experimented with at the moment. If you have seen the TV show Lie To Me, then you will have an idea what I am talking about.

However, these have more down to earth aspirations … helping people with conditions such as autism, who often have problems interacting with others, to interpret the reactions of those around them.

Video Games Are Good For You?!

Phil Major — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:38:36 +0000

Video games get a bad reputation: they’re blamed for adolescent obesity and even accused of inciting violent behavior. But finally some good press comes to the gaming world: the latest research from Nature Neuroscience proves action video games actually improve vision.

Read about it here.

Glasses Packed With Smartphone Tech Could Help Visually Impaired People ‘See’ Again

Phil Major — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:32:08 +0000

Here is a link to an article about using hi-tech gadgetry to allow someone with impaired vision to function better in day-to-day life.