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For those still stuck at home or just trying to find something while self-isolating, here are some eye-related book recommendations. This is a short list of various works of fiction that somehow relate to eyes! 

To some, the fact that diabetes, a condition that affects millions of Americans alone, can affect our eyesight along with our general health, is quite shocking. Nevertheless, diabetes proves year after year that it can have serious consequences, ones that are far more severe than what may first come to mind. 

Braille is the raised dot system of writing and reading, which was invented by Louis Braille. He made the system to make it easier to print and use materials for people with severely impaired vision. It is now common for people who are blind or have severe vision to learn how to read the writing system. 

Check out this new Twitter thread about artificial developments for the eyes!

https://twitter.com/AZretinaproject/status/1253027785930493952

We all know that what we consume on a daily basis is important for our overall health. What many people don’t know, however, is that what we eat can even affect the functioning of specific body systems. So, how does our diet affect our eyesight and do picky eaters end up harming their eyes?

The way that we perceive the world is dependent on a very complex network of cells and structures that work together to create the vivid images we see in the world. It is important to understand the anatomy of this system when considering visual processing. The general system is shown in the image below. (It provides a lot more detail than necessary for this post, but very useful to see.) 

Maybe a new look for your eyebrows might not be worth it....

Check out our latest Twitter post discussing the dangers of cosmetic enhancements!

https://twitter.com/AZretinaproject/status/1245224050668048390

If you’re looking for a fun craft to do while you’re self-isolating? Well, look no further. These ping pong ball eyes are easy for all ages and can provide fun for hours after! All you need is a ping pong ball and some markers. Personally, I found that sharpies or other permanent markers work best!

We are always using our eyes and it is one of the main ways we are able to interact with the physical world around us. But what happens to our eyes as we age? Our eyes, just like our body, deteriorate naturally as we get older and this blog post will explain what you can expect to see when that occurs.