Eye Anatomy 👁️
What is the coloured part of the eye called?
Iris
What are the small, curved lenses worn directly on the eyes instead of glasses called?
Contact lenses
True or False: Sitting too close to the TV permanently damages your eyesight.
False
(Sitting close to a TV can cause temporary eye strain, but it doesn't permanently damage your vision.)
What is the common name for an eye infection that makes the white of your eye look pink or red?
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Which animal is famous for having eight eyes?
Spider
What is the black circular opening in the centre of your eye called?
Pupil
What type of glasses are designed to protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays?
Sunglasses (with UV protection)
True or False: Eating carrots can give you perfect eyesight.
False
What is the common name for a small, painful red bump that develops on your eyelid?
Stye
Which bird is famous for being able to turn its head up to 270 degrees?
Owl
What part of your eye contains the cells that allow you to see colours?
Retina
What does a minus (−) sign on a glasses prescription indicate?
Nearsightedness (myopia)
True or False: Your eyes can get sunburned, just like your skin.
True
What eye condition causes increased pressure inside the eye and can damage the optic nerve?
Glaucoma
What happens to your pupils when you enter a dark room?
They get bigger (dilate)
What is the clear, dome-shaped outer layer at the front of your eye called?
Cornea
What are glasses called that have two different prescription strengths in the same lens?
Bifocals
True or False: Your eyes stay completely still while you sleep.
False
(Your eyes can move during sleep, especially during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.)
What condition can make your eyes red, itchy, and irritated after spending hours staring at a computer screen?
Digital eye strain
How many main natural human eye colours are commonly recognized?
6 — Brown, blue, green, hazel, amber, and gray
What is the name of the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your brain?
Optic Nerve
What is the name of the surgery that uses a laser to correct vision and reduce the need for glasses or contacts?
True or False: Everyone sees colours exactly the same way.
False
What condition causes a person to see two images of a single object instead of one?
Double vision (diplopia)
Approximately what percentage of the world's population has green eyes?
2% 💚