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You see with your eyes.
In a healthy eye, light goes through the pupil. Then your lens focuses the light on the retina at the back of the eye. The retina changes the light into electrical signals that go to the brain. The brain turns these into images.
Problems with your eyes may include:
Long-term eye problems may include:
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Current as of: September 27, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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