1. Which part of the eye gives it its color?

Pupil
Iris
Cornea
  1. Which part of the eye gives it its color?

Pupil
Iris
Cornea

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The iris is the part of your eye that gives it color. Brown is the most common iris color worldwide. Green is the rarest eye color in less than 5% of the world population. Although there are countless color combinations, the main color groups are classified as brown, blue, gray, hazel, green, and amber.

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The iris is the part of your eye that gives it color. Brown is the most common iris color worldwide. Green is the rarest eye color in less than 5% of the world population. Although there are countless color combinations, the main color groups are classified as brown, blue, gray, hazel, green, and amber.

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  1. Newborn babies don’t have tears

True
False

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Newborns don’t produce tears. They make crying sounds, but the tears don’t start flowing until they are about 4-13 weeks old.
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Newborns don’t produce tears. They make crying sounds, but the tears don’t start flowing until they are about 4-13 weeks old.
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  1. How old should you be when you get your first eye exam?

6 months
5 years old
When you experience vision problems

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Children are recommended to get their first eye exam at 6 months old, and then again at 2-3 years old and throughout their school years. Adults should aim to have a comprehensive eye exam every year.
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Children are recommended to get their first eye exam at 6 months old, and then again at 2-3 years old and throughout their school years. Adults should aim to have a comprehensive eye exam every year.
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  1. What health condition(s) can your eye doctor detect signs of in an eye exam?

Diabetes
Sickle cell disease
High blood pressure
Brain tumor
All of the above

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Eye exams can save lives. A comprehensive eye exam allows your eye doctor to see the blood vessels unobstructed, the only place in the body where this is possible! Often health problems may be detected in an eye exam before you notice or experience any symptoms.
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Eye exams can save lives. A comprehensive eye exam allows your eye doctor to see the blood vessels unobstructed, the only place in the body where this is possible! Often health problems may be detected in an eye exam before you notice or experience any symptoms.
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  1. What should I eat to help preserve vision and prevent eye diseases?

Fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds and legumes, like beans and lentils, contain nutrients and antioxidants that are linked to good eye health.
There is no evidence that different foods might help our eyes to stay healthy and preserve vision.

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Your eating habits can help keep your eyes as healthy as possible! Look out for foods like oranges, tomatoes, almonds, beans, eggs, leafy green veg like broccoli, as well as lots of other fruits and vegetables.


Research shows that foods containing vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin are linked to lower risk for some vision problems.

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Your eating habits can help keep your eyes as healthy as possible! Look out for foods like oranges, tomatoes, almonds, beans, eggs, leafy green veg like broccoli, as well as lots of other fruits and vegetables.


Research shows that foods containing vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, lutein, and zeaxanthin are linked to lower risk for some vision problems.

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  1. What are the 3 main causes of blindness in the US?

Accidents/injuries, glaucoma and cataracts
Diabetic eye disease, accidents/injuries and macular edema
Diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration?

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Diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration are the three main causes of blindness. More than 4.2 million Americans aged 40 years and older are either legally blind.

One of the best ways to help preserve and protect your vision is to get regular eye exams and talk to your eye doctor about any concerns you have.

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Diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration are the three main causes of blindness. More than 4.2 million Americans aged 40 years and older are either legally blind.

One of the best ways to help preserve and protect your vision is to get regular eye exams and talk to your eye doctor about any concerns you have.

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  1. Which part of the eyeball helps us see color?

Rods
Cones
Lens

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Humans normally have 3 types of cones. Each cone type responds to different wavelengths and together, they allow us to see a whole range of colors.
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Humans normally have 3 types of cones. Each cone type responds to different wavelengths and together, they allow us to see a whole range of colors.
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