Curated OER
Light and Vision
Students explore how light affects vision. In this light lesson, students construct a shoe box model to represent an eye. Experiments are performed with various light sources. Students draw conclusions about how the eye works as they...
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Common Eye Defects
The eye and its common defects are discussed along with corrective measures.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Do You Wear Glasses?
Have you ever wondered why you may or may not have to wear glasses? Use this explanation to find out the answer. It outlines the normal eye, the nearsighted eye and the farsighted eye. The diagrams are helpful for a more comprehensive...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Amy Lowell
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Amy Lowell including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Lowell is also provided.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Glasses and Contact Lenses
KidsHealth tells you how eyes work and how they can be corrected if you are having trouble.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Eye Health: What Is Astigmatism?
Learn about astigmatism, a type of refractive error where the eye does not bend light properly, thereby causing blurred vision. Also explained are the causes, treatment, and diagnosis of astigmatism.
Other
All About Vision: Astigmatism
Detailed information about the condition of Astigmatism including symptoms, causes, types, test to determine, and correction options.
Other
Newport Eye Center: Astigmatism
Information about Astigmatism directly from a doctor. A good summary of what this condition is.
Other
Clear Vision Hawaii: Fa Qs About Pinhole Glasses
Using a question and answer format, this page discusses the technical aspect of pinhole glasses. Defines, illustrates and discusses pinhole glasses.