Close-up of an eye wearing a hard contact lens

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Close-up of an eye wearing a hard contact lens

A hard-type contact lens in situ, resting on the cornea of the eye, separated from the highly sensitive tissue by a film of tear fluid. With the wearer looking upwards, the lens can be seen to be covering the pupil & a part of the iris, the coloured muscular diaphragm that regulates the size of the pupil & hence the amount of light entering the eye

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Contact Lens Sight Vision Visual Sense

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This print from Science Photo Library showcases a close-up of an eye adorned with a hard contact lens. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the intricate anatomy and functioning of our visual sense. As we peer into the eye, we can observe the lens resting gently on the cornea, separated by a delicate film of tear fluid to protect the highly sensitive tissue beneath. With the wearer looking upwards, we can clearly see how this hard-type contact lens covers both the pupil and a portion of the iris – that remarkable colored muscular diaphragm responsible for regulating the size of our pupils and controlling light entry into our eyes. The photograph serves as a reminder of just how remarkable our sight is and how modern advancements like contact lenses have revolutionized vision correction. It highlights not only their practicality but also their ability to seamlessly integrate with our natural ocular structures. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this image offers valuable insights into human biology and serves as a testament to scientific exploration in understanding our own bodies. It reminds us that even in everyday objects like contact lenses lie wonders waiting to be discovered through observation and study.

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