We don’t often give our eyes as much thought as we should, that is until something goes wrong and our vision is affected. Following is just a very short list to help us realize just how amazing our eyes are. Even more interesting facts are listed in the article named “I – Facts: Amazing Eyes” below.

Interesting Facts About Our Eyes:

• If the human eye was a digital camera it would have 576 megapixels.
• The human eye can distinguish about 10 million different colours. Some women can have a genetic mutation which causes them to see millions of more colours.
• We spend about 10% of our waking hours with our eyes closed, blinking!
• It is impossible to sneeze with the eyes open.
• It is estimated that only 2% of all humans have green eyes, making it the rarest eye colour.
• All BLUE Eyed people are traced back to one person who lived near the Black Sea almost 10,000 years ago.
• People with Blue Eyes have a higher alcohol tolerance
• Blue Eyes tend to be more sensitive to light.
• Carrots don't make eyesight better. It's a British lie during WWII to cover up their technology from the Nazi.
• Our eyes can get sunburned.

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The good news about managing diabetic Eye complications is that it’s all up to YOU. So take back the control. Keeping your blood glucose in check, daily Eye care, early identification of a Eye problem and early intervention to prevent further deterioration are the key to minimizing serious long term Eye damage caused by diabetes.!