The significance of Vision and Eye care lies behind the fact that, of the total impressions through various senses received by the brain, 75% is through sight. Therefore, extra care and attention to this sense which is vital in our every day activities becomes important. Proper eye care hinges on two things:
▪Basic knowledge about the eye and its function.
▪Regular check ups by a qualified Optometrist / Ophthalmologist and prompt consultation at the first sign of trouble.
The human eye works very much like a camera, but is much quicker to respond to light. It is connected to the brain by the OPTIC NERVE. When the eye views an object, the light reflected from the object passes through the curved, transparent surface in the front called CORNEA. It then travels through a body of fluid known as the AQUEOUS HUMOUR to reach the LENS that converges the rays to pass through a gel called VITREOUS after which an inverted image is formed on the RETINA (a screen at the back of the eye). |
