7 Terrifying Eye Facts | Accent Eye Care

Your eyes are the most complex organ in your body, second only to the brain. With such an intricate architecture, it’s no wonder they’re so significant. There is a lot to discover about the human eye. Here are 6 eye facts that we hope will spark an interest in your ocular health and safety.

1. Vision takes up about half of your brain’s nerve fibers and has more dedicated neurons than all of the other senses combined.
2. About 35 million people around the world suffer from blindness and over 200 million have some other type of visual deficiency.
3. 20/20 vision doesn’t mean you have hawk like vision. In fact, it could get better. The best eyesight ever recorded was around 20/6, meaning what he could read on a chart that is 20 feet away the average person could only read from six feet away. 
4. from 20 feet away as well as someone else can see from 6 feet away.
5. Sunglasses are more important than you might think. Surfaces like sand, water, snow, and ice can reflect harmful UV-A and UV-B rays from the sun to your eyes. Don’t be deceived by cold climates and cloudy days; UV rays can still harm your eyes when it is not bright outside.
6. Chemical burns represent 7-10% of all eye related injuries, so make sure to wear safety goggles while working with toxic materials or in hazardous places.
7. One of the most common cosmetic injuries is poking the eyeball with a mascara wand. It’s also worth noting that makeup is a wonderful habitat for bacteria to grow in. It is recommended to replace your eye makeup about every 4- 5 months.