The mechanism that allows us to see what is around us is very complex: our sight, in fact, works thanks to the synergy between the eye and certain parts of the brain, which together provide us with visual information. The light stimuli that hit the eyes, before reaching the retina, pass through the different transparent components that make up the eye (cornea, aqueous humour, crystalline lens and vitreous): a fundamental step to allow the brain to correctly interpret visual stimuli. Taking care of our eyes is important, whether through a healthy lifestyle (which helps keep them healthy), regular eye examinations as a child, or by not underestimating any signs that…