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Interesting Eye Facts

Eye Michigan Interesting Eye Facts

  • You blink on average 12 times every minute with the average blink persisting for about 1/10th of a second.
  • Babies do not produce tears until around 4-13 weeks old.
  • The cell shapes in your eyes have different roles. Rod-shaped cells permit you to see shapes and cone-shaped cells allow you to see color.
  • Your eyes are weigh about 0.25 ounce.
  • The muscles that control your eyes are the most active muscles in your body.
  • Seeing is complex and requires approximately half of your brain to collaborate.
  • 80% of vision problems worldwide can be prevented and many others can be treated and corrected.

Eye Dilation

To assess your total eye health during an eye exam, eye drops are administered to dilate your pupils so the ophthalmologist is able to have a better view of the back of your eye. The widening of your pupils causes several hours of blurry vision and sensitivity to light. Sunglasses not only soothe this sensitivity but are needed to protect your eyes while they are dilated. A thorough eye exam aids in detecting diseases earlier often before symptoms are noticed. Early treatment may help protect your vision. Contact Eye Michigan for an appointment to ensure your eye health.

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