Benefits of reading outdoors (VIDEO) State University of New York College of Optometry This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption New research demonstrates how bright light stimulates your visual brain more effectively and helps your eyesight. Credit Hamed Rahimi-Nasrabadi, PhD, Department of Biological and Visual Sciences, State University of New York College of Optometry. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.