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The eyes are complex organs composed of many small parts, each vital to normal vision. They are the organs that detect light. The eyes and brain work together to allow us to see.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- The human eye is about as big as a ping-pong ball.²
• -- Eyelids, eyelashes and tears are used to protect the eye.¹
• -- Stabilization of eye movement is accomplished by six extraocular muscles that attach to each eyeball.¹

5 Great Resources on Eyes

• HealthiNation: Vision & Eye Health Videos
• University of Kansas Medical Center: Eye & Ear
• Access Excellence: How We See: The First Steps of Human Vision
• Wikipedia: Eye
• University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center: Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Conditions and Eye Care

5 Latest Headlines on Eyes

• More Eyes News from Topix

What is the Anatomy of the Eyes?

• Webvision: Gross Anatomy of the Eye
• Lighthouse International: Anatomy of the Eye
• eMedicineHealth: Anatomy of the Eye

What is the Histology of the Eyes?

• University of Western Australia: Blue Histology - The Eye
• Boston University: Medical Histology - Eye
• Google Videos: Histology of the Eye

What is the Physiology and Function of the Eyes?

• VisionChannel: How the Eye Sees, Eye Movement, Physiology
• Merck Manuals: Structure and Function
• My Eye World: Eye Structure and Function

Selected Conditions and Disorders Affecting the Eyes

• OrganizedWisdom: Duane's Syndrome
• OrganizedWisdom: Strabismus
• OrganizedWisdom: Amblyopia
• OrganizedWisdom: Cataract
• OrganizedWisdom: Glaucoma
• OrganizedWisdom: Conjunctivitis

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Eyes

• Prevent Blindness America: Taking Care of Your Sight
• MRCOphth: Success in MRCOphth
• KidsHealth: Your Eyes

Foundations and Support Groups on Eyes

• Eye Foundation of America: Official Site
• Lighthouse International: Official Site
• Macular Degeneration Foundation: Official Site

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Eyes

• PubMed Central: Articles on Eyes
• JAMA: Eyes Articles
• Google Scholar: Articles About Eyes

Clinical Trials on Eyes

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials About Eyes
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Eyes

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} VisionChannel: How the Eye Sees, Eye Movement, Physiology
2. ↑ KidsHealth: Your Eyes

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