Eye Health Education
Understanding your vision and eye care
Understanding Your Eyes
The human eye is one of the most vital sensory organs, providing our brain with visual information to perceive the world around us. It plays a crucial role not just in vision but also in detecting early signs of health issues throughout the body.
Did You Know?
Your eyes can distinguish approximately 10 million different colors and process visual information faster than any other sense.
What Are Eyes and How Do They Work?
Understanding the mechanics of vision
Light Collection
Our eyes collect light from the world around us through the cornea, which acts as the eye's outermost lens.
Light Focusing
This light passes through different parts of the eye including the pupil and lens, which focus the light rays.
Signal Conversion
The focused light reaches the retina at the back of the eye, which changes light into electrical signals.
Brain Processing
The optic nerve sends these electrical signals to the brain, which creates the images we "see."
The Complete Vision Process
Main Parts of the Human Eye
Understanding the anatomy of your eye
Cornea
Begins focusing light.
Iris
Controls how much light enters.
Pupil
Lets in light.
Lens
Focuses light onto retina.
Retina
Detects light and color.
Macula
Central detail and color vision.
Optic Nerve
Sends signals to brain.
Vitreous Humor
Keeps eye's shape.
Sclera
The white outer layer.
Take Care of Your Vision
Regular eye check-ups are essential for maintaining healthy vision and detecting potential issues early.