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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The eye : the physiology of human perception / edited by Kara Rogers. — 1st ed.
p. cm. — (The human body)
“In association with Britannica Educational Publishing, Rosen Educational Services.”
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-61530-255-0 (eBook)
1. Eye—Popular works. 2. Perception—Physiological aspects—Popular works. I. Rogers,
Kara.
QP475.5.E94 2010
612.8'4—dc22
2009051116
On the cover:
The adult human eye is only 24 mm (1 inch) high and slightly wider. This organ
receives an astonishing amount of information and conveys it to the brain for processing.
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istockphoto.com / Mads Abildgaard (head), Nurbek Sagynbaev (eye)
Introduction:
Patient being fitted for glasses by an eye specialist.
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