Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids

Why do some people need glasses?

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Eyes are incredible. But sometimes they need a little help to see clearly. Enter: glasses! In this episode, we’ll hear how eyes take in light and paint a picture of the world around us. We’ll take a peek inside the eye to see why sometimes vision can be blurry and how glasses help. Then, we’ll learn all about eye exams with a visit to the eye doctor! All that, plus a brand new mystery sound!

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