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Eyes Right (c.1950)

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Eyes right

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Clip description

This eight-minute film, seen here in full, offers methods to help children protect their eyes and sight. It uses animated diagrams and 3D models to explain the functions of the eye.

Curator’s notes

An important lesson on eye health, Eyes Right provides all the necessary information for good eye care. The film uses a box brownie still camera to explain the functions of the eye. It outlines the practices that damage the eyes, such as exposure to intense sunlight and reading with poor light.