What year did the ophthalmology department open at the University of Iowa?

A) When your corneas aren't perfectly round and are shaped more like footballs

When your corneas aren't perfectly round and are shaped more like footballs

When the cones and rods in your eye don’t work correctly

What is an astigmatism?

How many times does the average person blink per minute?

How much does the average human eye weigh?

The answers is… False. Most animals that can  see can develop cataracts if they live long enough.

True or False… Humans are the only species that get cataracts

D) Millions... The human eye can see millions of colors. The retina, in the back of the eye, has millions of cones which are responsible for color vision and that respond differently to light of different wavelengths. 

How many colors can the human eye see?

C) Brown.... Brown is the most common eye color in the world. About half of all people in the U.S. have brown eyes, but worldwide, up to 79% have brown eyes.

What is the most common eye color?

C) Between 2 weeks and 3 months... Until two weeks after birth Lacrimal glands – the glands responsible for tear production – are not sufficiently developed in newborns to produce enough tears while crying. They may produce just enough to keep the eyes moisturized, but not enough to cry tears.

When are babies first able to cry tears?

A) Colors... Males might see the color blue, but females can better perceive different shades such as baby blue, turquoise, cornflower, or navy.

What can females see better than males?

A) Diabetic retinopathy...Diabetic retinopathy affects an estimated 4.1 million people in the U.S. and vision-threatening retinopathy affects about 899,000 

What is the main cause of blindness in adults the U.S.?

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