Eye blinking is traditionally associated with essential physiological functions, such as protection against foreign bodies and hydration of the cornea. This reflex, which occurs thousands of times a ...

Narrator With the help of an innovative procedure known as dsaek, Jolie will have the damaged portion of his cornea replaced by eye surgeon Rick Fraunfelder of Portland's Casey Eye Institute.

For a long time, it was thought that blinking only served to moisten the cornea and clean it of any dust or particles. However, this reflex could have an influence on brain function and attention ...