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Can Humans See Near Infrared?

The genre of Science Fiction is full of intriguing scenarios in which human beings are able unlock the full potential of their brains, and, in doing so, develop super-powers and/or super-intelligence. The source of many of these stories is the 10% Myth, a popular urban legend that asserts most humans only use 10% of their …

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What Does Your Eye Color Say about You?

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, does it stand to reason eye color could affect a person’s personality? Some people believe the color of our eyes provides a glimpse into everything from a person’s disposition to their sense of humor, and even how well they can handle their alcohol. Whether you think …

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See in the Dark with the Sony A7s

The A7s is Sony's new, pint-sized full frame mirrorless camera. The "s" in A7s stands for sensitivity because it was designed for incredible performance in low light situations. For the photog-savvy among us, we're talking crazy high ISO settings up to an insane 409600. Instead, the point of this post is to show you just how …

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Beauty Through the Eyes of the Blind

Every day, we get to use amazing technology to give people the sight they’ve always wanted. Often times, they walk away with a totally new view of the world and a new appreciation for the beauty it holds. But despite what much of society might project or experience through popular culture, beauty is more than …

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Smart Contact Technology Is Really Happening

Science and technology never cease to amaze us. Not too long ago, we wrote a blog about Google’s patents for smart contacts containing a multi-sensor system that would integrate with remote devices via blinking patterns. On July 15, the New York Times released an article saying that Google had created a partnership with European pharmaceutical company Novartis …

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Could a Simple Eye Test Detect Alzheimer’s Disease?

If you're old enough to have aging parents, grandparents or great-grandparents, there's a pretty good chance you know a thing or two about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Maybe you've even seen firsthand its effects on your loved one's mind and body. What you may not realize, though, is that Alzheimer's is not just an "old …

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Duffy the Dog Regains His Vision

It is safe to say we all grow attached to our furry four legged family members. After all, as the saying goes, a dog is a man's best friend So imagine one family's surprise and alarm when their dog's life was suddenly transformed to complete darkness. As HuffPost reports, Duffy, an 8-year-old an Irish Terrier, …

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Four Fun Eye Tests to Mess with Your Eyes

So we may be a tad biased here, but are the eyes not the most awesome organs of all time? Just two little globes lodged into the front of your face that amazingly allow you to see and sense and experience the world around you. But as much admiration as we have for these magical little …

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These Colors Will Trick Your Eyes

Here at nJoy Vision, we're just a bunch of eye nerds. Whether we're using advanced laser technology to give people better eyesight or being way too entertained by a simple optical illusion, we are absolutely fascinated by the power of the visual pathway. Speaking of being easily entertained, here's some visual trickery that recently caught …

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The Best Optical Illusions of 2014

An optical illusion is a visually perceived image that differs from objective reality. Each year, the Neural Correlate Society holds a contest to see who can create the most mind-bending, eye-baffling optical illusions. A panel selects the top 10, and the top three are picked by an international gathering of people who must be immune …

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