Welcome to "Eyes and Eyesight - Our View of the World Outside!" In the intricate tapestry of human experience, our eyes serve as the primary conduits through which we perceive and interpret the world around us. This book embarks on a journey to unravel the marvels of our eyes and delve into the intricacies of eyesight—a vital aspect of our existence often taken for granted.
From the dawn of vision correction with the advent of eyeglasses to the revolutionary advancements in Lasik surgery and beyond, this exploration traverses the evolution of techniques that enhance and restore our eyesight. Alongside conventional methods like contact lenses and glasses, we will navigate through modern innovations that hold the promise of reshaping the landscape of vision correction.
But this book goes beyond the physical mechanisms of eyesight. It unravels the tapestry of ocular health, addressing contemporary issues, preventative measures, and emerging technologies that not only correct vision but also contribute to the holistic well-being of our eyes.
Join me on this captivating expedition into the realm of eyes and eyesight, where science, technology, and the innate wonder of our sensory perception converge. Together, let's embark on a comprehensive exploration that celebrates the intricate symphony of our eyes as they reveal the world outside—a world that unfolds before us, vibrant, detailed, and filled with infinite possibilities.
Owen Jones, Amazon Best-Selling author from Barry, Wales, has lived in several countries and travelled in many more. While studying Russian in the USSR in the '70's, he hobnobbed with spies on a regular basis. After university, in Suriname, he got caught up in the 1982 coup, when he was accused of being a mercenary.
Later, while a company director, he joined the crew of four as the galley slave to sail from Barry to Gibraltar on a home-made concrete yacht during Desert Storm. En voyage, the yacht was almost rammed by a Russian oil tanker, and an American aircraft carrier - The Atlantic Challenger.
Since 2004, he has lived mainly in the UK, Spain and Thailand. He now leads a somewhat quieter life in his wife's remote, northern farming village writing, editing and increasing the number of translations, and narrations of his novels.
As he says: ”Born in the Land of Song, living in the Land of Smiles”.