EYE BLACK
From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale University:
DeBroff BM, Pahk PJ. The ability of periorbitally applied antiglare products to improve contrast sensitivity in conditions of sunlight exposure. Arch Ophthalmol. 2003;121:997-1001
To determine whether glare-reducing products such as eye black grease and anti-glare stickers reduce glare and improve contrast sensitivity during sunlight exposure, these intrepid eye doctors found 46 subjects (52% were women) and used a Pelli-Robson contrast chart (see above right) to assess the benefits of eye-grease, anti-glare stickers, and petroleum jelly applied to the infraorbital rim. Each subject was their own control and was randomized to one of the three eye treatments.....
Bottom line?
Eye-grease wins. Better than stickers, better than petroleum jelly
but, probably not better than this for some of you......(work warning)
you're welcome
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5 comments:
Mythbusters did this once on their show I think last season. They tried marker, stickers, or the grease. They found that all 3 really didn't do anything for you until you put a hat on and then the difference between having eye black on and not having it were pretty blatant. Was very interesting and worth looking up if you want to know more about this invigorating topic. Me on the other hand I'd like to know more about the 4th way to black out your eyes.
But that's just me.
Sherry, an aspiring optometrist, couldn't quite remember the old adage "an eye for an eye", but she did recall something about nipples.
In some cases, this may be an OSHA approved eye wash station.
By the way, I have a science Friday idea (actually 2), but they are more of the "tailgating" science persuasion than actual football. I'll post them at the yahoo board or by email and see if it's something worthwhile.
Looking forward to it OOC. Hope it goes on the Yahoo board. Nothing is turned away.
mmmmmm boobies.....
Thank you, may I have another...
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