The Eye

The Eye

Anatomy, Physiology and How we see

• Look at the anatomy of the eye
• See how lenses can correct impaired vision
• Discuss health concerns that can be identified during an eye exam

Aims & Objectives

• Understand how the eye works to see the world around us
• Understand how to read an optical prescription
• Understand the importance of regular eye tests

Structure of the eye

Optics of the Human Eye

Reading a Prescription

Other Eye Problems

- Genially

Health Questionnaires & Tests

• Visual Fields Test
• Non-contact Tonometry (NCT)
• Optical Coherence Tomograpy (OCT)
• Early Warning Signs for Diabetes & High Blood Pressure
• Fundus Photography

• Astigmatism
• Glaucoma
• Diplopia
• Macular Degeneration
• Cataracts
• Any more you're aware of?

References: Slide 2 - Cue Card Image - https://3minute.club/cue-cards/Picture of the eye - https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Human_eyeSlide 4 - Picture of the eye - https://www.visiondirect.co.uk/the-human-eyePicture of focal length - https://ophysics.com/l16.htmlPicture of Prescription - https://www.glenmorevisioncenter.com/how-to-understand-your-eyeglass-prescription/Slide 5 - Interactive eye - https://www.visiondirect.co.uk/the-human-eye Slide 6 - How lenses correct vision - https://ophysics.com/l16.html Slide 7 - Picture of Prescription - https://www.walsh-opticians.co.uk/eye-examinationsPicture of Dioptres - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DioptreSlide 8 - Photo of Tonometer - https://www.firstcontactopticians.co.uk/eye-examination/

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