The human eye brings us the miracle of sight. This summer San Diegans can learn more about the eye's inner workings as part of VISION, a fascinating traveling exhibit on display from July 13 - September 24, 2000 at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park, sponsored by the Shiley Eye Center.

Developed by the National Eye Institute, the 2,000 square foot exhibit celebrates the world's leading vision research, including discoveries made at Shiley. It highlights two themes: 1. How the eye and brain interface to create vision and 2. How researchers are developing novel strategies to protect our eyesight from disease and developmental problems. The exhibit is designed for all ages and features a number of "hands on" activities that demonstrate how the eye focuses light, how we perceive motion and color and how the brain processes visual information into a meaningful picture.

In addition, VISION offers a remarkable display of artifacts, including antique eyeglasses that are on loan from the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. It also features "Eyeglasses of the Rich and Famous:' an interesting display of eyeglasses worn by such luminaries as Elton John, George Bush, and Miss Piggy. (This collection is on loan from The Ohio State University College of Optometry).

An excellent outing to share with your children and grandchildren, don't miss it!