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...
Curated OER
Reading in the Dark
Middle schoolers explore the possible link between nearsightedness and reading in low light.
Curated OER
Science NetLinks: Nearsightedness
Students examine the nature of scientific research relating to the topic of myopia.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Common Eye Defects
The eye and its common defects are discussed along with corrective measures.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Fuzzy Future
This article explains how too much time indoors as children may be leading to vision problems in young people, especially myopia. Article includes a vocabulary list and a printable word search.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Vision Correction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You probably know people who need eyeglasses or contact lenses to see clearly. Maybe you need them yourself. Lenses are used to correct vision problems. Two of the...
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Refraction/ray Model of Light: Nearsightedness/correction
A brief introduction to the physics side of nearsightedness, and how lenses correct this vision defect.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.49 Vision Correction
See how vision correction affects a person's eyesight.
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.
Other
All About Vision: Controlling Myopia With Contact Lenses
Information about rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses as a treatment for myopia, and children who can wear them.