EYE FACTS SOME USEFUL INFORMATION You’ve had your eyes since you were born, so you may think you know them pretty well, but here are some fun facts you may not know about eyes: Fruits & VegetablesEating a balanced diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables help your eyes get the proper nutrients they need to function at their best. Playing OutdoorsMotivate your child to play out doors to help improve hand eye co-ordination. In the blink of an eyeThey say in the blink of an eye, because the eye is the fastest muscle in the body. TearsNewborns do not produce tears. Tears only start to flow around 4-13 wks old. Memories80% of our memories are determined by what we see. BlinkingBlinking helps you lubricate your eyes, you blink every 2-10 seconds. Be sure to blink while you read or work on the computer. Colour BlindOne in twelve men are ‘colour blind’ You see with your brainYou see with your brain, not your eyes. Our eyes function like a camera, capturing light and sending data back to the brain InjuryOne of the most common cosmetic injuries is poking the eyeball with a mascara wand. USEFUL LINKS Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy What Are Cataracts? Book your appointment today Get Started