Some interesting facts about the eye

some interesting facts about the eye

·         The human eye is a complex organ that is made up of over 2 million working parts.

·         The human eye can differentiate approximately 10 million different colors.

·         Our eyes remain the same size throughout life, whereas our nose and ears never stop growing.

·         The human eye blinks an average of 15-20 times per minute.

·         The human eye can see in low light conditions, but not as well as in bright light.

·         The human eye is constantly moving, even when we are trying to focus on something.

·         The human eye is the fastest muscle in the body.

·         The world's most common eye color is brown.

·         Blue eyed people are more likely to be color-blind.

·         People with green eyes are more likely to have allergies.

·         People with hazel eyes are more likely to have high blood pressure.

·         The human eye can see more shades of green than any other color.

·         Chameleons can move their eyes in two directions at once.

·         Dolphins can sleep with one eye open.

·         Blue eyed people are more tolerant of alcohol, but less tolerant of the sun.

·         Ommetaphobia is the fear of eyes.

·         Pirates wore earrings because they believed it improved their eyesight.