by Your eyes are some of the most complex organs in your body. Did you know that one million nerve fibers connect your visual and nervous systems, helping you see the things around you? Keeping your eyes in great shape is an important component not only of your visual health but also your general well-being.
Let us tell you 6 interesting facts about your eyes which you wouldn’t have known otherwise.
- It’s possible to have Different-Colored Eyes
Heterochromia iridis is a condition in which one eye is a different color than the other. For example, one eye may be blue while the other is green. The condition is usually present at birth and occurs in around six out of 1,000 cases.
- Your Eye Muscles are the Most Active Muscles in Your Body
Among all the muscles in your body, the ones controlling your ocular movements are the most active. In fact, your eyes blink every two to ten seconds when you’re awake.
- Almost 90% of All Eye Injuries are Preventable
Approximately 90% of the reported cases of eye injuries could have been easily avoided by wearing appropriate protective eyewear. Your optometrist recommends wearing polycarbonate-made glasses whenever you’re participating in sports or other physical activities. This material is well-known for its pressure-bearing qualities, keeping your eyes safe from impact.
- Your Eyes are Extremely Unique
A person’s fingerprint contains roughly 40 unique elements, making it a reliable identification scheme. That’s impressive, but did you know that you iris (the colored part of your eye) has 256 distinct characteristics? This is why iris scanners are becoming increasingly popular for security purposes.
- Most People are Visual Learners
Babies predominantly learn through what they see, which is why they mimic your gestures. But most children and adults are visual learners too.
- Having Regular Eye Exams Helps Maintain your Eyesight
Seeing your eye doctor regularly is one of the best ways to safeguard your vision. We can perform eye exams to detect any irregularities and treat them early on.
