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Alcohol consumption impairs visual function and adversely affects driving performance
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Alcohol consumption impairs visual function and adversely affects driving performance

by  University of Granada A study participant using the driving simulator. Credit: University of Granada A study carried out by researchers from the Department of Optics of the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that alcohol consumption impairs visual function and adversely affects driving performance. It was found to decrease contrast sensitivity (that is, the ability...

Study helps to settle debate on roles of REM and non-REM sleep in visual learning
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Study helps to settle debate on roles of REM and non-REM sleep in visual learning

by Kerry Benson, Brown University This is a screenshot of a polysomnographic record (30 seconds) representing Rapid Eye Movement Sleep. EEG highlighted by red box. Eye movements highlighted by red line. Credit: MrSandman/ Wikipedia Which sleep stage is most important for learning: REM or non-REM? Does sleep improve learning by enhancing skills while people snooze,...

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Study finds ethnic differences in effect of age-related macular degeneration on visual function

In study that included Chinese, Malay, and Indian participants, researchers found that among those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) there were ethnic differences in visual function, such as the ability to read a newspaper or labels on medication bottles, according to a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology. Understanding the link between ethnicity and health is critical to...