The French painter widely accredited with being the leader of the neo-impressionist movement, Georges Seurat, took a scientific approach to the way he applied his paint to the canvas. By the use of tiny dots of colour (known as pointillism) the viewer is required to join the dots rather than having the paints already blended on the canvas. This technique is pretty time consuming for the artist – Seurat took two years to complete his famous “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte”. When viewing his great works I can’t help but wonder about his eyesight and how these pictures might be viewed by those with colour blindness….
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Eye Health: Top Tips for Caring for Ageing Eyes
Top Tips for Caring for Ageing Eyes There are some things we simply can’t control as we grow older: Our declining ability to climb stairs, the fact that we can no longer party like we did in our 30s, and the inevitable sprouting of grey hairs all come to mind. While we can hide or postpone some things with the help of cosmetics, these are mostly just a natural part of the ageing process that must simply be accepted. And…
What Do Your Eyes Reveal About You?
What Do Your Eyes Reveal About You? We’re all familiar with the saying, “the eyes are the window to the soul“. While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of this well-known proverb, the sentiment behind it has been echoed from many sources, from William Shakespeare and Leonardo Da Vinci to the Bible and several ancient philosophers. But this phrase has been so overused in advertising and daily conversation that it is easy to appreciate what it actually means….
Dolphins, Owls and Other Animals with Better Vision Than You
Dolphins, Owls, and Other Animals with Better Vision Than You In terms of evolutionary development, it can be easy to assume humans always come out on top. After all, our opposable thumbs allowed us to make tools millions of years ago; our large brains have helped us to make incredible developments in technology and engineering; and our ability to use complex language permits us to form lasting and fruitful relationships with others. But the truth is, some aspects of our…
Do Eye Health Supplements Really Work to Support Our Vision?
Do Eye Health Supplements Really Work to Support Our Vision? Health supplements may be a modern invention, but they originate from practices dating back thousands of years with the likes of the Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, Indian, and Arabic herbalists. Today, dietary supplements are marketed to consumers to improve their intake of vitamins and minerals that we usually consume in our diet. Such products are believed by many to improve various aspects of their health, including their vision and eye…
A Closer Look at the Incredible Vision of the Himba Tribe
A Closer Look at the Incredible Vision of the Himba Tribe In the animal kingdom, senses such as vision adapt naturally to the environments we live in. Of course, evolutionary adaptations can only happen so fast, and, in contrast, there appears to be no limit to the speed the world around us is changing. In just a few hundred years, the average person’s day has changed beyond all recognition. From spending hours each day outdoors in open spaces, exposed to…
Four Misconceptions About Your Eye Health
Four Misconceptions About Your Eye Health Despite us using them almost every waking second of the day, there is still a lot many of us don’t know about our eyes. In this context, there is an abundance of misconceptions about vision and what it takes to keep our eyes healthy. At best, these misconceptions can be funny and harmless, but sometimes they can pose a real threat to eye health. It can be difficult to sort fact from fiction and…
Top Tips for Avoiding Eye Injury and Strain
Top Tips for Avoiding Eye Injury and Strain Whether your job involves filling out spreadsheets or handling heavy machinery, or you enjoy contact sports or binge-watching Netflix shows in your spare time, it is important that we all know how to take the best care of our eyes. So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at some quick and easy ways to protect your eyes from injury and strain. 1. Wear Proper Eye Protection The vast majority of…
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers!
Here’s to the Readers, the Adventurers, the Young-at-Heart-ers! In a society that places such importance on appearing ever-youthful, in body and spirit, ageing can seem like a curse that promises to leave us cast out when we reach a certain age. But while makeup, hair dye, and regular exercise can all help us look and feel younger, there’s no disguising the effects of ageing eyes. The gradual but inevitable deterioration of vision caused by presbyopia can be frustrating and even…
What Makes Your Eyes So Amazing?
What Makes Your Eyes So Amazing? We use our eyes practically every second of the waking day. They allow us to get from A to B, complete domestic and work tasks, and even communicate with those around us. And yet, our eyes often don’t receive the recognition or appreciation they deserve. In some ways, this goes to show just how incredible they are. After all, if we don’t notice what our eyes are doing for us, that means they are…
