Optics. Bringing the world into focus
Description
This edition of Science Screen Report explains the complex system of human vision and how that system can deteriorate. Outlining the basic concepts of visual perception, the program describes the functions of the lens, cornea, retina, and optic nerve, and identifies conditions that interfere with eyesight, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. Also included are discussions of medical research and corrective procedures that have restored vision.
Runtime
16 min
Subjects
- Vision disorders (48)
- Senses and sensation (121)
- Perception (111)
- Eye (66)
- Self-care, Health (487)
- Neuropsychology (158)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c2004
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=102638&xtid=34289
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