January 18, 1908, is the anniversary of the death of Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen, who created the familiar test for visual acuity And now a page from our "Sunday Morning" Almanac, January ...

While this is not meant to replace eye exams done by certified professionals, it is an interesting project that is true to the principles of the Snellen eye chart.

Joel Pirela of Miami based studio Blue Ant Studio has ingeniously reinterpreted the traditional ophthalmology exam to suit the refined tastes of designers. More after the break. The traditional ...

While this is not meant to replace eye exams done by certified professionals, it is an interesting project that is true to the principles of the Snellen eye chart.

The most important part of testing any organ, is the test of how well the organ works. So, when it comes to the eye, we need to assess how well the eye sees. This function is known as the visual ...

The gaps and bars were all the same length. In most modern Snellen Eye Charts, the middle bar is shorter. Vision specialists today use a version of the Snellen Eye Chart with 11 lines of letters.

During an eye exam, eye doctors can detect signs of more than 270 chronic health conditions. Discover what to expect during an exam, along with tips to prevent digital eye strain.

Need new glasses? Online eye exams and vision tests offer a convenient way to get a glasses prescription. Doctors explain whether these services are worth trying.

The most important part of testing any organ, is the test of how well the organ works. So, when it comes to the eye, we need to assess how well the eye sees. This function is known as the visual ...