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Why do we blink?
Blinking is both a voluntary and involuntary action, meaning you can blink whenever you want to, but you also...

What is the vitreous?
The insides of the eyeball are really cool, but you can't see them with just your own eyes! Opticians and...

What is the sclera?
The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane that covers the exposed front portion of the sclera and lines the inside...

What is the retina?
Imagine that the eye is like a non-digital camera, and the retina is the film. Rays of light enter the eye...

What is the iris?
It changes the size of the pupil and allows different amounts of light to enter the eye. When people ask...

What is the pupil?
The size of the pupil is controlled by muscles. When more light is needed, the pupil is made larger and...

What is the cornea?
It's transparent and forms the outer layers, which protects the iris and the pupil. It also helps to focus...

Hallux’s i-Guide: Lens
The lens has a really important job! It bends the light rays so they form a clear picture right at the...

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Captain Amy from Aviation Airways knows tonnes about air travel and in this brand new animated series she's...

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Captain Amy from Aviation Airways knows tonnes about air travel and in this brand new animated series...