Skip to content
Book Now

Call Now 0207 307 8250

  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • LASEK (PRK)
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Eye Health Guides
    • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact
Menu
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us?
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • LASEK (PRK)
      • Astigmatism
      • Short Sight
      • Long Sight
      • Reading Glasses
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Eye Health Guides
    • FAQ
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 UK TrustPilot Rating
  • Celebrities Clinic of Choice
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Process
    • Why Choose Us
    • Pricing
  • Treatments
    • LASIK Eye Surgery
    • LASEK (PRK)
    • Refractive Lens Exchange
    • Implantable Collamer Lens
    • Cataract Surgery
    • Astigmatism
    • Short Sight
    • Long Sight
    • Reading Glasses
  • Testimonials
    • Celebrity Reviews
    • Public Reviews
  • Resources
    • Guides
    • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact
Book Now
Call Now
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 In the UK TrustPilot Rating
  • May 19, 2017

Fun Facts About Eyes – 5 Random Eye Facts

Your eyes are one of the most fascinating and developed organs in your entire body. It takes half of your brain to control and process your vision and 80% of your memories are a result of what you have seen using them. We’ve put together some of our favourite fun facts about your eyes. [toc]

1. You can get sunburn on your eyes:

Eyes Sunburn

You wouldn’t spend large and frequents amount of time outside in sunny conditions without wearing any sunscreen, so why would you not protect your eyes in the same conditions?

Just like your skin, it is possible to get burned corneas and whites of your eye. If your eyes get burned, you won’t just be in pain—you’ll probably be extra-sensitive to light, too.It’s important to invest in a quality pair of sunglasses that protect your vision from UVB and UVA rays.

The proper condition for sunburn on your eyes is called photokeratitis.

2. Heterochromia:

Heterochromia literally means different (hetero) colours (chromia), and is used to describe the condition where a person is born with two different coloured eyes. Heterochromia is usually not an eye disease and does not affect vision and eyesight.

A number of celebrities have heterochromia including Kate Bosworth, Josh Henderson, Max Scherzer and Mila Kunis. The condition also occurs commonly in animals, especially breeds of dogs such as the Siberian Husky, the Border Collie and the Chihuahua.

3. Your Eyes See The World Upside Down

It’s true. The process of refraction through a convex lens causes images we see to be flipped, so when the image hits your retina, it’s completely inverted. Our eyes are so developed that our brain flips the image for us.

That’s not the only clever trick your brain has up its sleeve. The image that hits each of your retinas is flat and 2D. Your brain has to overlay these two images to form one seamless 3D image in your mind—giving you depth perception.

If you want to see the world as your retinas do, try a pair of prism glasses.

4. All humans originally had brown eyes:

All blue-eyed people share the same ancestor. Blue eyes appeared as a mutation about 6,000 – 10,000 years ago. 

5. Human Eyes Heal Quickly And Protect Themselves

Green Eyes Meaning

Your eyes have the ability to heal scratches in as little time as 48 hours. They also filter out dust and dirt with the help of your eyelashes.

Everything surrounding your eye is built to protect it too. Your eyes are set in a hollow socket so your eyebrows may deflect debris and shield our eyes from the Sun. Eyebrows also protect your eyesight from rain and sweat and help us communicate via facial expressions.

Sources:

20 Facts About the Amazing Eye

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-heterochromia

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Book Your Consultation Now
1
2
3
5
6
  • 100% Success Rate
  • 10 Year Guarantee
  • #1 In the UK TrustPilot Rating
  • Celebrities Clinic of Choice
  • Focus Clinics
  • 22 Wimpole Street, London W1G 8GQ, UK
  • 0207 307 8250

About Us

Meet the Team

Process

Why Choose Us?

Pricing

Contact

Treatments

LASIK Eye Surgery

LASEK Eye Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Refractive Lens Exchange

Implantable Collarmer Lens

Testimonials

Celebrity Reviews

Public Reviews

Resources

Blog

Guides

FAQ

Privacy Policy | Disclaimer

Facebook
Twitter
Youtube

Registered in England 4585464

Focus Clinic © 2019

Book Your Free Consultation

Mr Samer Hamada

MD, MSc, DO (hons), FRCSEd FRCOphth

Lockdown 3: We are open in 2021 still seeing patients, safely, inline with guidance

Book a FREE* Consultation

To get a better idea of how we can help you, and also the different types of services we offer, book a free* consultation now.

Book Now