Whats Your Eye-Q?

The American Optometric Association published the results from their 5th annual Eye-Q Survey. The survey asks men and women all sorts of questions about their eye health including allergies, UV protection, nutrition, and aging. Interestingly, men and women didn't always see eye to eye (yes, pun intended).

Check out this year's Eye-Q Survey Results here.

Take a simple Eye-Q Test for yourself!

Grade yourself as follows: 19-20, I understand my eyes very well; 17-18, my view of my eyes is pretty clear; 15-16, my concept of my eyes is a little fuzzy; 13-14, the way I see my eyes could use a little correcting; and 12 or under, my eyes need much more understanding.

True	False	Questions
		1. At a distance of ten inches, my eyes can detect an object as small as four thousandths of an inch in size.
		2. My eyes can distinguish only four colors.
		3. My eyes can see a candle 14 miles away.
		4. Ten percent of what I know comes through my eyes.
		5. Reading in dim light can put a strain on my eyes.
		6. When viewing the TV, I should sit a distance equal to twice the width of the screen.
		7. A lack of vitamin A in my diet can cause reduced night vision.
		8. Dilation of the pupils allows my doctor to see a better view of the inside of my eyes.
		9. The best color for sunglasses is blue.
		10. Tears contain substances that slow down bacterial growth.
		11. My eyelids work much like a car's windshield wipers.
		12. Sunglasses will allow me to look directly at the sun.
		13. Many prescriptions for eyeglasses are identical.
		14. Smoking can effect my vision.
		15. If I have 20/20 vision, I don't have any eye problems.
		16. Air pollution affects only my lungs and breathing.
		17. If I am nearsighted, I see near objects more clearly than distant ones.
		18. If I am farsighted, I see distant object more clearly than near ones.
		19. Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can cause blindness.
		20. Regular eye examinations can help protect my eyes and general health.

ANSWERS: 1.T. 2.F. 3.T. 4.F. 5.F. 6.F. 7.T. 8.T. 9.F. 10.T. 11.T. 12.F. 13.F. 14.T. 15.F. 16.F. 17.T. 18.T. 19.T. 20.T.