Explores the structure of the eyes, how the eyes see, and how they help us to function. Also explains the different illnesses, conditions, and injuries that can affect our eyes, from conjunctivitis to blindness, and outlines ways that we can keep our eyes healthy.

Includes index. Includes glossary. Includes index and glossary.

Introduction -- Development of sight -- Eye care -- Eye problems and injuries -- Looking at eyes -- Corneal transplant -- Light and dark -- Tears -- Inside an eye -- How do we see? -- Nearsightedness -- Farsightedness -- Near and far -- Retina -- Color blindness -- Eye examinations -- Using both eyes -- Other eye diseases and disorders -- Blindness -- Living with blindness -- What can go wrong with my eyes?