The Silent Strength of Our EyesPart 2: How Eyes Truly Receive Oxygen and NourishmentEyes Do Not Live on Air AloneIn the first part, we explored the idea that eyes take oxygen directly from the air. While this is partially true for the cornea, it is far from the complete picture of eye health.If eyes survived only on air, vision problems would be rare, simple, and easily reversible.
The Silent Strength of Our Eyes Part 2: How Eyes Truly Receive Oxygen and Nourishment Eyes Do Not Live on Air Alone In the first part, we explored the idea that eyes take oxygen directly from the air. While this is partially true for the cornea, it is far from the complete picture of eye health. If eyes survived only on air, vision problems would be rare, simple, and easily reversible. But reality tells a different story. Eyes are sustained by a complex balance of air, blood circulation, nerves, tears, and brain coordination. The visible part of the eye is only the surface. Behind it exists a silent biological system working every second to maintain vision. Blood Circulation: The Real Lifeline of Vision Most parts of the eye depend entirely on blood supply, including: The retina The optic nerve Eye muscles Tear-producing glands Blood delivers: Oxygen Glucose Essential nutrients And removes: Metabolic waste Cellular by-products When blood circulation weakens, vision quality ...