WATCH: A robot from a Boston firm is trying to automate the vision test. Reporter Hiawatha Bray opens our eyes. When you need new eyeglasses, getting an appointment for a vision test is usually the ...

Machine vision refers to a computer being able to see. Often, the computers use different cameras for video, Analog-to-Digital Conversion), and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to see. After this, the ...

Making time to catch the latest Netflix hit? Easy. Making time to visit the eye doctor? Surprisingly difficult. Enter: Online eye exams — because if you can do it from your couch, why wouldn’t you?