Color Isn’t Just Something We See

Color isn't just something we see, it is something we feel. Color is not just a visual experience. Certain colors have been associated with increased blood pressure, increased metabolism, and eyestrain. Color has been known to have a powerful impact on a person's behavior and decision-making.

The human eye can detect 7 million colors. The human eye translates waves of light into color. Humans are trichromats, meaning we perceive three primary colors: red, green, and blue (RGB).

Color may influence a person's mental or physical state. Red, for example, may generate a more immediate angry response. This is where the saying “seeing red” when someone is angry comes from. While blue creates calm such as the imagery of floating on a cloud across a clear blue sky.

Bright yellow is the most irritating color in the spectrum. Why? More light is reflected by bright colors resulting in excessive stimulation of the eyes. Although lighter less intense yellows can be comforting and cheerful.

Green is the easiest color for humans to see, it can even evoke powerful emotions. Feelings of abundance, feeling rested and secure.

Colors evoke a mixture of feelings. It varies from person to person or culture to culture. The 2004 Epps and Kaya Study concluded that "a color-related emotion is highly dependent on personal preference and one's experience with a particular color. 

 

Sources:

www.verywellmind.com

www.webflow.com

www.colormatters.com

www.essilorusa.com

www.cnn.com

www.bbc.com

 

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Eye Can Name That Tune

Match the song title with the artist

1. These Eyes
2. Lyin’ Eyes
3. Ebony Eyes
4. Brown-Eyed Girl
5. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
6. Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You 

    A. Everly Brothers

    B. Guess Who

    C.   Frankie Valli

    D.  The Platters

    E. Van Morrison

    F. Eagles

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Cat Breeds Prone to Eye Diseases

 

Having to give equal time to the feline population who read my blogs.

Cat breeds prone to developing eye problems:

1. Siamese

2. Exotic Shorthair

3. Persian (most short-nosed/flat-faced cats)

4. Himalayans

5. Burmese

6. Abyssinian

7. Somalis

Just like humans, cats suffer from a variety of eye diseases. Cat’s eyes, while structurally similar to the human eyes, they have some distinctive features also:

• A nictitating membrane is called “the third eyelid”. The nictitating membrane helps to keep the surface of the cat's eye moist and protects it from damage.
• Tapetum lucidum is a specialized layer of tissue beneath the retina that reflects incoming light not absorbed by the retina.
• Elliptical pupils, this allows the pupils to adjust to changes in light much quicker than humans can with round pupils.

Some diseases are of genetic origin and some are age-related. The most common diseases seen in cats are:

• Cataracts
• Strabismus
• Glaucoma
• Conjunctivitis
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Entropion is when the edges of the eyelid fold inward.
• Corneal Sequestrum is when a piece of the cornea has died off and is being rejected by the healthy tissue. The sequestrum takes on a brownish discoloration.
• Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

Cats are very good at hiding illness or injury. Look into your cat's eyes regularly. Be aware of any changes in your cat's eyes:

• Know what is "normal" for your cat.
• Know the signs of eye disease. Rubbing, squinting, redness, swelling, eye discharge, sneezing, and nasal discharge.
• Cats generally care for their own grooming, but if you notice gunk around the eye, you can clean it carefully with a damp cotton ball.
• All cats should be kept indoors to help them stay safe and healthy. If your cat goes outdoors, it could injure its eyes while running through the bushes or fighting with another cat or animal. They could also catch a contagious disease, which can cause issues like pink eye or uveitis.
• Visit your veterinarian regularly.

While cats don’t have as many eye problems as dogs, feline eye issues tend to be chronic and may require lifelong care. The case with virtually all feline health problems, recognize genetic predispositions and environmental stressors. The earlier a cat's vision impairment has been diagnosed, whether the result of disease or injury, the better it may be treated. Your cat may or may not experience eye problems during his lifetime, but it’s wise to support his ocular wellness with a healthy lifestyle.

Sources:

www.aspcapetinsurance.com

www.dailypaws.com

www.vet.cornell.edu



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