Anatomy,
Physiology & Pathology of the Human Eye
The eye allows us to see and interpret the shapes, colors, and
dimensions of objects in the world by processing the light they
reflect or emit. The eye is able to see in bright light or in
dim light, but it cannot see objects when light is absent.
Cow's
Eye Dissection
One of the most popular demonstrations at the Exploratorium.
For many years it has helped people satisfy their curiosity about
what is inside an eye.
The
Exploratorium: Seeing
Seeing is subjective: Each of us sees the world differently.
Seeing is active: Our eyes and brains construct the world we
see.
Seeing is interpreting light: Light carries information into
our eyes.
Eye Anatomy NEW
The eye is a complex organ composed of many parts. Good vision depends on the way in which those parts work together.
Eye
Anatomy and Function
Learn some ways to investigate the sense of sight, and find out
how to plan and conduct your own experiments.
An
Eye on Color
How do your eyes see? Your eyes can't do it alone. Your eyes
and your brain have to work together to make sense of light and
color.
Eye Site
"We hope this makes things clearer." A large Thinkquest
site with articles and games.
How do
we see colors?
If a bright red beach ball comes whirling toward you, you see
its color, shape, and motion all at once-but your brain deals
with each of these characteristics separately. Jeremy Nathans.
Joy of Visual
Perception
An online book about how the eye perceives color, depth and so
much more. Try out the optical illusions, too, and learn how
the eye is too often fooled.
Safe
Eyes Quiz
Do you know how to keep yourself from being blinded? Take this
test and have your parents take it, too, and talk to you about
the answers.
Vision
Experiments for Kids
One of the most dramatic experiments to perform is the demonstration
of the blind spot. Make colors appear using only black and white!
Two eyes are definitely better than one. These and more experiments
to help you understand how your vision works.
Webvision
While much of this site is for advanced students, those older
students needing some good basic information will find it here,
too.