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It has been said the eyes are the window to the soul, and with good reason. Our eyes can relay a message without saying a word. They can also alert us when there is a potential problem with our vision. However, many facts about the eyes range from impressive to mind-blowing. This blog will outline some of those facts and hopefully provide new insight into the weird and wonderful world of one of the essential senses of humanity.
“The eyes have their own vocabulary. What a beautiful language to learn.” – Unknown.
And on that note, here are a few facts about your eyes that may surprise you.
Facts About Eyes That May Surprise You
- Did you know that people with darker irises are more at risk for developing cataracts in middle age than those with lighter irises? Visit a cataract specialist sooner rather than later if you suspect the onset of cataracts.
- Did you know some people have a medical condition known as heterochromia, causing two different eye colours?
- Much like our fingerprints, the patterns and colours within our iris are unique, meaning that no two irises are the same, not even identical twins. It has even been suggested that iris scans can be more successful than fingerprint technology.
- Some forms of colour deficiency are known to affect 1 in 10 men, leading to trouble distinguishing between green and red tones.
- Did you know that visual information is captured by our eyes but processed by more than thirty brain areas? Eyesight is only part of the equation when it comes to our vision. As an example, Optical illusions can trick the brain into inaccurately interpreting what you see by creating a new image that is not there at all.
- Did you know Keratoconus is often known to start during the teenage years? However, there have been cases reported starting later in life. Biological changes such as pregnancy or puberty can trigger the disease.
With all these weird and wonderful facts about our eyes, we’re sure you will never view them the same again!