Eye color

illusions are usually described as visual images that differ from reality. The eyes and brain “sees” something that does not really match the physical measurement of the image. Optical illusions can function in many ways, they can be images that are different from the objects that make them up, they can also be ones that come from the effects on the eyes and brain through excessive stimulation, and others where the eye and brain creates unconscious inferences. For my science fair project I will…

masterpiece in American landscape paintings. Cole incorporated many elements of design in View from Mount Holyoke. One of the main elements in the painting is color. Color is a huge piece of this painting as it is seen everywhere throughout it. If the viewer looks at the painting from left to right, they will notice the grays and darker colors on the left side…

From what I have read in “ The Mind’s Eye”, I think that every blind person’s experiences are different. The author uses John Hull, Zoltan Torey, and Sabriye Terberken as examples, the three have a drastically different experience when it comes to their inner eyes. Sacks says that the visual cortex or the inner eye is what gives you mental pictures of what things look like in your head. To explain, a person can picture what a relative or peer looks like, without having to see them because you…

Eye Melanoma Eye melanoma is a form of cancer that affects the cells that give the eyes their color (pigment). These cells are also found in the skin and hair. Eye melanoma is rare. Melanoma of the skin is much more common. Eye melanoma usually starts in the middle layer of the eyeball (uvea). This part of the eye includes the iris, which is the colored area around the pupil. Healthy eye cells may develop genetic changes (mutations) that cause them to grow out of control in the eye. Eye…

optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain, becomes inflamed. Most of the damage is done to the protective myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve, which is vital for good vision. A few symptoms that occur to people who have Optic Neuritis are: distorted color vision, blurriness, pain, and even vision loss. During a routine eye exam, a doctor will look for signs of Optic Neuritis by checking the eye pressure. The eye will be measured and the pupils will be dilated in…

emergency that occurs when the thin sensory layer of the eye becomes separated from the rest of the eye. This cause vision changes and blindness if not taken care of properly. Proper nursing care and patient compliance is essential in restoring functioning of the eye and protecting against serious complications. ( Williams, 2011)(WebMD, 2016). Anatomy and Physiology The retina in a thin layer of tissue that is covered in nerve cells at the back of the eye. The retina is the tissue that houses…

Cataract A cataract is when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy. The lens is the clear part of your eye behind your iris and pupil. The lens focuses light on the retina, which lets you see clearly. When a lens becomes cloudy, your vision may become blurry. The clouding can range from a tiny dot to complete cloudiness. As some cataracts develop, they may make you more near-sighted. Other cataracts increase glare. Over time, cataracts can worsen and the pupil can sometimes look white. They get…

wasn't built until 1946. Ames Room is an optical illusion that makes an object look like it's smaller than the other one . One can look bigger than the one to left or right . Why does it look like that? . When you see it in your point of view the human eye will identificate as the object are close and right next to each other , but in reality one is more farther away than the object next to it . They will look like the person is like a giant and the person depending where the angle is , that…

The Bluest Eye, exhibits the effects that America’s idealization of beauty has on a young black child during the early 1940’s. Throughout the novel, it is explicit that Eurocentric features are perceived as the epitome of beauty and elegance. Being white means that you are automatically superior to any other race. Consequently, this results in the crucial insanity of Pecola Breedlove; the ultimate victim of the novel. She is utterly obsessed with the need to somehow acquire blue eyes, just like…

Chameleons are unusual reptiles. They are most well known for their eccentric ability to blend in with their surroundings. In reality, there are numerous misconceptions that chameleons only change colors to match their environment or to deceive predators. In fact, the main reason that chameleons change their skin is due to their mood. In a way, chameleons are greatly misunderstood. At times, I find myself relating to these fascinating creatures. I am flexible in situations and adaptable to my…