augað
Augað is the Icelandic definite form of auga, meaning 'the eye'. The eye is the sensory organ responsible for vision in humans and many other animals. It detects light and forms images that the brain interprets as sight. The eye works with the brain and the visual pathways to translate light into meaningful perception.
Light enters through the cornea and passes through the pupil, whose size is controlled by the iris.
The eye is protected by the sclera, a tough outer coat, and the transparent cornea at the
Common conditions affecting the eye include refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism; cataracts; glaucoma;