Visual impairments are often overlooked in research and clinical settings. As many cognitive tests are visually-based, eyesight deficiencies may affect test scores. This is an important caveat, ...

An app to test eyesight easily and affordably using a smartphone is as accurate as traditional charts, according to a study published today. Peek (the Portable Eye Examination Kit) is a unique ...

Whether navigating winding country lanes or cruising on a busy motorway, clear vision is not merely a convenience but a fundamental requirement for road safety. Ensuring your eyesight remains adequate ...

If you think you have sharp eyesight and perfect colour vision, this challenge is just for you! Optical illusions and vision tests are fun ways to check how well your eyes perceive colours and numbers ...

Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRD) are a set of rare eye diseases. They affect your retina, or the part of your eye that detects light. If you have IRD, you may find it hard to read or see in low ...

I was about eight years old when I first got glasses. My mum had noticed me starting to shuffle ever closer towards the television, squinting at the screen, to watch Pokemon. I was reading Jacqueline ...

Almost exactly 60 years ago, the British government – a Labour one, as it happens – announced that it was introducing a blood alcohol limit for drivers. Although driving “under the influence of drink ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...