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Human brains are able to predict the future before the eye can tell it what happened

6th December 2017 in News

No need to invest in a crystal ball, your brain can already see into the future, well…sort of. Our eyes move faster than our brain is able to comprehend so in order to make up for this lapse and ensure our vision is stable and not jumpy, our brain “predicts” what our eyes will see next. Now, for the first time, scientists in Scotland have figured out exactly how we’re able to accomplish this feat.

Read more: http://www.newsweek.com/neuroscience-optical-illusions-brain-science-735274

Driving eye test: Drivers should have their vision checked every 10 YEARS, says expert

21st November 2017 in News

DRIVERS should face compulsory sight tests every 10 years to stay on the road, leading eye experts have said.

More than a third of optometrists have seen patients in the last month who continue to drive despite being told their vision is below the legal standard, according to a new survey.

Read more: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/879084/Driving-test-eye-test-DVLA-vision-check-driving-accidents