We think eyes are pretty awesome (you can probably tell), and part of our mission is making eye health accessible to everyone. Part of that includes making general eye knowledge a component of everyone’s repertoire! And what better way to add to the knowledge bank with some fun facts to make you love your eyes and what they can do even more! Here are our top 17 eye facts:
1. The eye is the fastest muscle in your body, which is why when something happens quickly, we say ‘in the blink of an eye!’
2. You actually see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain, where the image is comprehended.
3. Red eye in a photo is merely the light from the flash bouncing off the capillaries in your eyes
4. The average human blinks 4,200,000 times per year
5. Eyes begin to develop in the womb at just two weeks after conception
6. The most common eye colour is brown
7. Diabetes is the number one cause of blindness amongst adults in the United Kingdom
8. Having eyes that are two different colours is called Heterochromia
9. Eyes remain the exact same size from when you are born
10. Babies don’t produce tears until they are six weeks old, but the older we get, the less tears we produce
11. About half of the human brain is dedicated to vision and the ability to see
12. A fear of eyes is called ommatophobia
13. Only one sixth of the human eyeball is exposed
14. 80% of worldwide vision impairment is curable
15. An eyeball weighs approximately 28 grams
16. The phrase ‘it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye’ comes from Ancient Rome, as the only rule for their bloody wrestling matches was ‘no eye gouging’.
17. It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open
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Zephyr Medical is a bulk-billed mobile optometry clinic, servicing the South-East Queensland and Northern NSW regions. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive services to benefit their eye health in the comfort of their home or workplace. Get in touch with us today to book an optometrist appointment that suits your schedule. Book a free appointment here.
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