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The Human Eye

    Vision is the sense most relied upon by humans. While most of us take sight for granted, it is the result of very complex reactions. Light strikes the eye, setting off a series of electrochemical reactions within the eye. These reactions are interpreted by the brain, creating the images that we see. There is a lot about sight that we do not yet understand, however research is uncovering more and more about how the eye works. By knowing how the eye operates, there are many fun and interesting effects that can be observed.

    This section focuses on how the optical system creates the images that we see around us. Topics include the construction of the eye and the workings of the optical center of the brain.

Topics:

Eye Structure

 The Retina

Adaptation

Simultaneous Contrast

Successive Contrast