Question 1

how does the eye work?

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Like a camera: It would take too much spce to go piece by piece but it's workings are very similar to that of a camera.

Question 2

what is the lens of the eye?

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Like a camera lens: Structure inside the eye behind the iris/pupil, the part that bends the light to focus it on the retina or "film, " akin to a camera.  The lens is like an m and m candy with a central core and outer shell that is the capsule.

Question 3

what are freckles in the eye?

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Choriodal Nevi: This means freckle in eye. Most of them are benign, but you want to follow the recommendation of an ophthalmologist as sometimes people can have choroidal melanoma - a tumor in the eye. Typically photographs can be taken to monitor for changes and if so then sometimes a biopsy is needed. Please see your ophthalmologist if you have not done so. Good luck.

Question 4

what causes the eye's to blink?

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Blinking : Is a subconscious response to the eye needing lubrication. The tear film is a big player in keeping the vision clear and eyes healthy.

Question 5

can spiderwebs hurt in the eye?

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no: Spiderwebs are types of floaters which do not hurt but are seen when moving the eyes. They are usually harmless but if accompanied by light flashes you should see a retinal specialist right away to rule out possible retinal detachment.

Question 6

do exercises for the eye exist?

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Yes: There is an entire field of optometry dedicated to "vision training." however, eye exercises only help a few specific disorders.

Question 7

what cause scardosis of the eye?

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History, Blood test first : Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic and affects people of Scandinavia and African Americans more. There is a blood test and gallium scan that's  ordered if there is a clinical suspicion that it is affecting you.

Question 8

how are tears created in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Glands : In the eyelids and lacrimal glands in the upper orbit.

Question 9

what does each part of the eye do?

Accepted Answer

Parts of the eye: Cornea - lets light in and focuses light.
Iris/pupil - controls how much light reaches the posterior segment.
Lens - focuses light and helps the eye to focus on things at near (up close).
Retina - captures light.
Optic nerve - collects light information from the the retina and sends to the brain for processing.

Question 10

what to do if i got hit in the eye?

Accepted Answer

Safest bet: would be to have an eye exam to make sure the eye is otherwise healthy. Symptoms of pain, light sensitivity, decreased vision, redness would make this more urgent. Be well.

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