title: Phenomenon of sight.
abstract: Since the beginning of time, the eye has been a symbol of special significance and intrigue. Albeit a small organ, the visual functions of the eye are controlled by approximately one third of the cerebral cortex of the brain and, in the visual, the spiritual, and the literary arts the eye has added a note of realism to individuals lives.
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Whitaker
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D003469:Culture; D006801:Humans; D009799:Ocular Physiological Phenomena; D013561:Symbolism; D014481:United States; D014785:Vision, Ocular