Crash Course
Vision: Crash Course A&P
Next stop in our tour of your sensory systems? VISION. With a little help from an optical illusion, we take a look inside your eyes to try to figure out how your sense of vision works -- and how it can be tricked. *** Table of Contents...
SciShow
4 Big Reasons to Get Your Eyes Checked (Even With 20/20 Vision)
If you don't have vision problems, getting an eye exam probably hasn't been your top priority, however visiting an ophthalmologist won't just tell you about your eyes, it can reveal a lot about your health.
SciShow Kids
How Do We See Color?
Have you ever taken a bite from a bright red apple and wondered why it looks red to you? Jessi and Squeaks talk about how our eyes and brains help us see color!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do glasses help us see? - Andrew Bastawrous and Clare Gilbert
Today, glasses help millions of people with poor vision be able to see clearly. But how? Andrew Bastawrous and Clare Gilbert help unravel the answer by explaining refraction - the ability of a transparent medium, like glass, water, or...
SciShow
Animal Magnetism: How Animals Navigate
Hank tells us about new research into the question of how animals navigate from place to place - while the problem is still unresolved, we do have some hypotheses, and they all involve something called "magnetoreception."
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The evolution of the human eye - Joshua Harvey
The human eye is an amazing mechanism, able to detect anywhere from a few photons to a few quadrillion, or switch focus from the screen in front of you to the distant horizon in a third of a second. How did these complex structures...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Light waves, visible and invisible - Lucianne Walkowicz
Each kind of light has a unique wavelength, but human eyes can only perceive a tiny slice of the full spectrum -- the very narrow range from red to violet. Microwaves, radio waves, x-rays and more are hiding, invisible, just beyond our...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do The Eyes Work?
This video is answering the question of how do the eyes work.
Curated Video
Understanding the Anatomy and Function of the Eye
In this video, the teacher explains the structure and function of the eye, as well as the different classifications of iris colors. They also discuss how the eye processes light and forms images, and why some people may need glasses due...
Curated Video
How We See Part 2: Brain
Only a small part of what the eye 'sees' is in focus. To turn the image on the retina into complete vision the eye needs help from the brain. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The brain processes the raw information coming from...
Curated Video
How We See Part 1: Eyes
The process of seeing is a collaboration between the brain and the eye. How does the eye work to create sight, from the lens and iris to the pupil, retina and optic nerve? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. A far larger part of the...
Curated Video
Dissection: Eye
We dissect and examine the different parts of a sheep's eye. These include the iris, retina, aqueous humour, vitreous humour, optic nerve and the lens. The lens is also used to distort the pattern on a piece of card to demonstrate how it...
Curated Video
Masters of the Night: The Secrets of Nocturnal Animals
Uncover the fascinating world of nocturnal animals such as foxes, wolves, and owls. Learn how these creatures have evolved to dominate the night with specialized senses and behaviors that give them an edge in the darkness. This video...
Curated Video
Newborn Senses: Unveiling the Visual and Social World of Babies
Discover how newborns perceive the world around them in this enlightening exploration of infant sensory and social development. Learn about the initial limitations and gradual enhancements in a baby's vision, their ability to recognize...
Wonderscape
Eyes and Optical Illusions: The Science of Seeing
This video examines the retina's photoreceptors, rods and cones, and their roles in vision, particularly in color perception and low-light conditions. It also explores optical illusions, showing how the brain can be tricked by visual...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Coolest Eyeball Video You'll Ever See
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the eye as well as its incredible evolutionary history.
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Optical Illusions
This video is explaining how optical illusions work for kids.
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - How the Eye Works (Part 1) - Structure of the Eye & Iris Reflex #31
This video covers - The structure (anatomy) of the eye - How the iris reflex works and allows us to respond to changes in light intensity Exam board specific info: AQA - Only triple/separate science IGCSE Edexcel - Appropriate for all...
Curated Video
GCSE Biology - How the Eye Works (Part 2) - Accommodation #32
This video covers: - How the eye focusses light onto the retina, which is known as accommodation - How the ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments work Exam board specific info: AQA - Separate science only IGCSE Edexcel - Separate...
Curated Video
I See You
“I See You” describes the parts of the human eye that process light and allow people to see.
Curated Video
What Is The Pineal Gland and the Endocrine System? | How The Human Body Works
Learn about the function of the pineal gland and the endocrine system within your body. The Pineal Gland anatomy is crucial in controlling circadian rhythms