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What healthy eyes look like

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Instruction

In this topic you will learn about what healthy eyes look like and signs of eye health problems.

It is important to recognize what healthy and unhealthy eyes look like as part of sensory screening.

Parts of the eye

The parts of the eye that can be seen from the outside include:

  • Eyelids (top and bottom)
  • Eyelashes
  • Coloured part of the eye
  • White part of the eye.

Other parts of the eye are also involved in seeing. These are not included as they are not checked in screening.

Illustration of the eye showing: white part of the eye, coloured part of the eye, top eyelid, bottom eyelid and eyelash.

Healthy eyes

Actividad

Look at the examples of healthy eyes in the pictures below.

Observe las siguientes características:

  • Eyelids and eyelashes are free from crust or pus
  • No watery or sticky discharge
  • The white part of the eye appears white
  • The coloured part of the eye is clear (not milk coloured/cloudy)
  • Both eyes are looking in the same direction.
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What healthy eyes look like
Lesson: 2 of 5
Topic: 1 of 3