Do you know how your eyes work? Or why some kids have to wear glasses in order to read what the teacher is writing at the front of the classroom? Since Eye Exam Month falls in August, Kidzworld is reminding you to get your vision checked before you head back to school, as well as bringing you all the facts you need to know about your eyes.
How Your Eyes Work 6e4t6t
The human eye is about the size of a ping pong ball, with a bulge at the front. It is mainly made up of the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina and optic nerve. Each part plays an important role in how an image is transferred to your brain. When you look at something, brain.
When the World Is a Blur 4k461
Did you know that you're born farsighted with a vision of 20/400? That means you can only see the big "E" on an eye chart! By the age of two, your vision improves to 20/20 so that you're able to see the smallest letters on the bottom of lenses, to help you see properly.
Near, Far, Wherever You Are... 4y1j2s
You're nearsighted if you can only read things that are close to you. But you're farsighted if words are cystal clear when they're far away. Wearing glasses or s can correct both of these vision problems. If doctor at least once a year to maintain good eyesight.
Did You Know? 3e6s2a
- One in four kids aged five to 12 have vision problems in the US.
- Having 20/20 vision means you can see an object clearly from 20 feet away.
- Carrots, vitamin A, which helps you see at night.
- August is Eye Exam Month, so be sure to get your eyes checked out before heading back to the classroom!
