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Fun Facts about the Eyes
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Out of all the muscles in your body, the muscles that control your eyes are the most active.
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You blink about 12 times every minute.
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Your eyes are about 1 inch across and weigh about 0.25 ounce.
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Doctors have yet to find a way to transplant an eyeball. The optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain is too sensitive to reconstruct successfully.
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Eyes heal quickly. With proper care, it only takes about 48 hours for the eye to repair a corneal scratch.
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Alex Hadadd is an Optician in Toronto, ON. In this video he discusses the importance of Opticians in the eye care system.
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