#  HMS Neuro-ophthalmologist Explains Science Behind Great Dress Debate 

 





February 27, 2015

 

 

Is the dress white & gold or black & blue? The science behind "[The Great Dress Debate](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_dress_(viral_phenomenon))" is explained by [Joseph Rizzo III, MD](/josephrizzo), David G. Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology in the field of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Director of the [Neuro-Ophthalmology Service](http://www.masseyeandear.org/specialties/ophthalmology/neuro-ophthalmology/) at [Mass. Eye and Ear](http://www.masseyeandear.org/).

To watch the interview on CBS Boston, [click here](http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/02/27/the-science-behind-the-great-dress-debate/) or on the image below:

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 ![Dr. Joseph Rizzo explains the science behind ](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/eye/files/rizzo-explains-dress-debate.jpg)

 

**Read more coverage featuring Dr. Rizzo:**

- [The Science Behind The Great Dress Debate](http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/02/27/the-science-behind-the-great-dress-debate/) (CBS Boston)
- [Blue or White Dress? Why We See Colors Differently](http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/02/150227-blue-white-dress-optical-illusion-science/) (National Geographic News)



 

 

 



 

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