The Eye

Sclera One of the most variable aspects of the eyes in primates is the sclera. The sclera in primates comes in multiple different pigments and SSI as seen in figure 2. In research on human eyes, evidence concludes that through the sclera, health, age and emotion can be detected; redden or yellow sclera detects decreased health, increased age, and even emotions of sadness or irritation, whereas bright white sclera represents increased overall health [4]. The true purpose for the evolution of the

Eye creams: The dos and don’ts that you must know Overview Your eyes form a very important part of your body. This is why you should always endeavor to be on top of your eye care routines in order to keep them fully functional. In addition, you should also ensure that the area surrounding them is equally in good shape if not better. This is because even if you have a 20/20 vision, no cataracts and definitely no macular degeneration, the area under your eyes can still paint you as unhealthy, tired

The human eye is a wonderful organ enabling us to perform all our daily tasks. The sense of sight allows to do almost all activities. There are countless activities including studying, cooking, driving, or playing an instrument. Other tasks that vision is helpful for would be communicating, working, making life a lot easier, which are very essential. Most people would agree that vision is more valuable than the rest. The eyes allow us to interpret colors and shapes. This happens after a long complex

Do your eyes have less than perfect vision? Are you trying to decide whether you want glasses, contacts, or both? Before you visit your optometrist's office, here are some merits of each option to help you decide: Glasses: Easy to clean: Unless you are perspiring heavily or get something splashed on your glasses, they will usually only require a soft cloth to rub any dust or dirt away. If they have spots of sweat or other liquids, this can be removed with a mild solution of warm water and dish

Laser eye surgery, or commonly known as LASIK, is a refractive surgical procedure conducted on the eye using laser to correct vision problems such as astigmatism, presbyopia, hypermetropia and myopia (Wachler, 2016). Although the procedure is an efficient method to correct eyesight, there are many controversial topics surrounding the conduction of the surgery due to the many possible health issues and risks afterwards. While several clinics offer the opportunity to provide LASIK surgery, the consultation

This article is about different animal eyes. It presents different eyes and how they help that particular animal survive and thrive in its environment. It has five different sections that are all very different but tie into each other. It names several unique animals and has multiple photos to go along with each section. Even just at first glance, this article is very eye-catching (no pun intended). At the least, the photographs from this article could be used various ways in a classroom. You

Infections and Inflammation of the Eye Chanda.N. Boots SPN STC Medical Surgical II Mrs. Misty Stark 06/02/2016 Pathophysiology/ Introduction Have you ever looked across a clear sparkling ocean front? Took time to gaze at beautiful flowers while walking outdoors? Or watched your family laugh and smile while enjoying a day out together? These are a few things our eyes allow us do. The eye is a very important part of our anatomy. It lets us to do one of our most important five senses and that is to

There are many individuals who suffer from eye conditions that force them to wear contact lenses and glasses as means of correcting their vision. In such cases, the problem is usually with the shape of the lens in the eye, and the used of an extra lens makes it much easier for people to focus. However, there are other technologies that can be used for the same conditions. For instance, the use of the latest eye surgery technology can help you achieve much better results as compared to using the

wearing sandpaper when your eyes get dry and tired. Dry eye is one symptom of menopause and is caused by the drop in your hormone levels. However, before you give up on wearing contact lenses completely, there are three small changes you can make to make your lenses feel comfortable again. Dry Eye Drops Dry eye drops are available at all pharmacies and you do not need a prescription for these. They are also known as artificial tears as they provide lubrication to the eye that your body can't currently

‘Prostheses come in many forms; limbs, cochlear implants, dental implants and now the bionic eye is making its mark and a difference.’ (Dr. John D. Bissell, August, 2015) The bionic eye is a robotic ‘visual prosthesis’ (Dr. John D. Bissell, August, 2015) that can restore a sense of sight. The bionic eye is an electrical device that uses electrical signals to provide a sense of sight to patients with a healthy optic nerve. Patients with ‘some forms of hereditary blindness such as retinitis pigmentosa’