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How the Eye works?

Labeled Human Eye Diagram The human eye is the very important organ as it gives the sense of sight to see the world around us. It detects bright light or dim light but it cannot sense the object in the absence of light. What we see is called the light. Light passes through the cornea, pupil and lens before hitting the retina. PARTS OF THE EYE  The  outer part called cornea is the clear bulging surface in front of the eye.  The sclera is the white part of the eye. The iris  is the colorful part of the eye. It decides the amount of light passes through the pupil and thus controls the size of the pupil. The pupil is the black circle in the center of the iris. The pupils will get smaller when the light shines near them and they'll open wider when the light is gone. The vitreous body is the biggest part of the eye and is also responsible for the shape of the eye. The lens , an inner part of the eye lies behind the iris. It focuses light onto the retina and changes shape to ma
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7 Simple Tips for Eye Care

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12 Best Vegetables for Healthy Eyes

Eye is the delicate and the most important part of our body.Because of poor diet and lifestyle, majority of population is day by day increasingly suffering from eye problems.Proper eye care,taking regular eye check up,eating nutrient rich foods are very important for maintaining healthy eyes. Vegetables,Antioxidants and Eye Health 1.Green leafy vegetables are packed with plenty of antioxidants like  Lutein & Zeaxanthin , Vitamin A & Beta Carotene  and  Vitamin E . +   Lutein & Zeaxanthin   protect the eyes from damage, reduces the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. 2.  Romaine lettuce, Broccoli, Zucchini, Garden  peas and Brussels sprouts are packed with antioxidants  like  Lutein & Zeaxanthin 3. Carrots  contain antioxidants like  Vitamin A & Beta Carotene + Vitamin A & Beta Carotene   protects the eyes against dry eyes,night blindness,strengthens retina. 4.Sweet potatoes  contain antioxidants like   Vitamin E  and  Vitamin

11 Best Fruits for Healthy Eyes

Eyes are amazing as it helps us to see the outside world.Eating fruits and vegetables keeps our eyes healthy.Naturally, fruits and vegetables are packed with many vitamins and minerals which is required for our over all good health. Eating right amount of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet reduces the risk of night blindness,a ge related macular degeneration ,  cataracts   and other eye diseases . Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A(and beta carotene) are dietary antioxidants.These antioxidants protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy, strengthens blood vessels  and boost our immune system. Beta carotene and vitamin A protects the eyes against dry eyes,night blindness,strengthens retina. Citrus fruits are good source of  vitamin C. They contain  flavonoids which protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. eg: grapes,cherries,oranges Lutein & Zeaxanthin are antioxidants which  protect the eyes from damage, reduces the risk o

What is an eye chart?

An  eye chart  is used  to measure the eye's ability to see details at near and far distances.It is used to evaluate eyesight. The  eye tests usually involve reading letters or looking at symbols of different sizes on an eye chart. Usually, each eye is tested by itself. And then both eyes may be tested together, with and without corrective lenses (if you wear them).   Types of eye charts include the  logMAR chart ,  Snellen chart ,  Landolt C , and the  Lea test . The Snellen Chart is the commonly used eye chart  by the doctors. It has standard size letters and is normally viewed at a test distance of 20 feet. It is used   to determine your visual acuity  ."Visual" refers to the clarity or clearness of the vision and the word "acuity" comes from the Latin "acuitas" meaning sharpness.   Eye Charts are available for very young children or illiterate adults that do not require letter recognition. One version uses simple pictures or patterns. Othe

How the eye works?

Learn how the eye works from the beautiful video  produced by the Student Recruitment, Admissions and International Development Division at The University of Manchester . Eye Diagram UPFVTFMSTRVW This Video gives you a clear idea about the anatomy of the human eye,parts of the Eye and its functions,details about how the eye works and Interesting facts and quiz questions about eyes.

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a  condition of high pressure within the eyeball causing gradual loss of sight. According to the World Health Organization, Glaucoma is considered as the second leading cause of blindness (behind cataracts)in the global level . In simple words, Glaucoma is a complicated eye disease caused by high eye pressure, and if left untreated causes permanent vision loss or blindness.It is called the “Sneak Thief of Sight” or “Silent Thief of Sight”. How the Eye works? Eyes The eye works very much like an old-style camera. In the camera, the light comes in through the shutter, is focused by the lens, falls onto the film and them we take it to be processed. In the eye, light comes in through the cornea and pupil. It is focused by the lens, falling onto the film in the eye (the retina) and then goes, via the optic nerve (the nerve of sight), to the brain (the processor) for developing. The shape of the eye is achieved through the circulation of a clear fluid (aqueous
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