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CROSS-CULTURAL · GEOMETRY

Eye

What it means: Visual perception; attentiveness and insight are editorial metaphors.

The National Eye Institute explains how light passes through the cornea, pupil and lens to the retina, then becomes electrical signals sent to the brain. Seeing involves coordinated processes that support a metaphor of careful observation.

Often chosen for: New beginnings & hope · Care, gratitude & remembrance · Curiosity, creativity & wonder

Respectful use: Do not claim protection, healing or extrasensory powers. Avoid sight metaphors that demean blind or low-vision people.

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Sources: [1] nei.nih.gov

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