science3-partsoftheeye-141017053142-conversion-gate02.pptx

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1. Parts of the Eye

2. Each of your eyes is also shaped like a ball. That’s why it is called eyeball

3. THE EYE

4. T he eye has a tough transparent cover called cornea The colored part is the iris In the middle of the iris is the pupil At the back of the pupil is the lens

5. The retina is a thin membrane at the back of the interior of the eye The retina has a cell that are sensitive to light. These cells are attached to the optic nerves

6. Common Ailments of the Eye

7. Stye - a small inflamed swelling on the rim of the eyelid

8. Sore eyes- when your eyes become reddish caused by an infection.

9. Common Eye Defects

10. Farsighted- able to see things more clearly when they are far

11. Nearsighted- able to see things more clearly when they are near

12. Cross-eyed- a disorder in which both eyes cannot be focused on the same point at the same time

13. Caring for your Eyes

14. Read and do work under a good light. Good light means light that is not too bright nor too dark When reading, Raise your eyes from the page ones in the while. This will give your eyes time to rest Do not read in a moving car Do not rub your eyes w/ your fingers or with a dirty handkerchief

15. Your eyes are important sense organs. Take good care of them