THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES

Topic : Sensory Organs and Their Functions

 THE WORLD THROUGH OUR SENSES
Topic : Sensory Organs and Their Functions

LIGHT AND SIGHT

A Astigmatism
.

1 Astigmatism is caused by the irregular curvature of the cornea.

2 All the light rays from an object do not meet at a point on the retina. On the
other hand, some light rays are focused on the retina while others are
focused either in front or behind the retina.
3 In many cases, astigmatism causes blurred vision for either near or distant
objects.
4 To correct astigmatism, the optician recommends cylindrical lenses.

Limitation of the sense of sight

Optical illusion
1 Sometimes what we see may not appear to be the real thing. This is
because the brain cannot interpret accurately what is actually seen by the
eye.
2 This limitation of the sense of sight is known as optical illusion (confusion
of the brain).

Laboratory Activity

Aim To study optical illusion

Material Ruler
Method

1 The pictures (a) to (f) in Figure 1.27 are observed carefully.

2 A ruler is used to measure if necessary

Observation
Picture Guide Observation Observation after careful
study
(a) Are the lengths of lines no Lines AA’ and BB’ are of the
AA’ and BB’ the same? same length.
(b) Is the length of the base no The lengths of the base and
of the hat the same as the top of the hat are the
its top? same.
(c) Are the pair of lines C no The pair of lines C and D are
and D straight? straight.
(d) Are the lines E, F, G and no The lines E, F, G and H are
H parallel to one parallel to one another.
another?
(e) Does the shape of the yes -
figure change after
viewing for a long time?

(f) What can you observe vase/ -

from picture (f)? shadow of
faces of two
persons

Discussion

1 The limitation of the sense of sight seen in the above activities is known as
optical illusion.
2 The brain cannot accurately interpret what is seen by the eye.

Conclusion

Optical illusion happens when the brain cannot accurately interpret objects
viewed.