Why can’t you see colors well in the dark? Do fish have eyelids? Why does saltwater sting your eyes? Select a video below to get answers to questions like these and more with our Ask a Scientist video series.
Dr. Sheldon Miller answers questions about color blindness, whether it can be treated, and how people become color blind.
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What do my eyes do when I’m sleeping?Click to Watch
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What does it mean to be nearsighted or farsighted?Click to Watch
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Do fish have eyelids?Click to Watch
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Why don’t all animal eyes look the same?Click to Watch
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Why does salt water sting my eyes?Click to Watch
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Is perfect vision real?Click to Watch
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Are these common eye-related myths true or false?Click to Watch
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Why did you become a scientist?Click to Watch
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What is an optical illusion?Click to Watch
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What is color blindness?Click to Watch
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How do I become a scientist?Click to Watch
Did You Know?
An eagle’s eyesight is about five times sharper than a human’s. That means what you see clearly from five feet away, an eagle can see clearly from 25 feet away.