The Art of Possibility

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Across
  1. 2. The physical bending of light as it passes through the cornea and lens to focus on the retina
  2. 4. This Mexican artist is celebrated for vivid self-portraits
  3. 7. Nerve, Transmits visual signals to the brain
  4. 8. Robert __________: Melbourne biochemist with research on lens growth and the structure of the crystalline lens
  5. 10. This Renaissance polymath painted the world's most famous smile
  6. 13. The ________: Legendary British band from Liverpool
  7. 15. Distorted vision from an irregular cornea shape
  8. 18. This Japanese artist is recognised for installations covered in polka dots.
  9. 19. Clear front surface of the eye
  10. 20. Fred ____________: This New Zealand-born ophthalmologist restored sight to hundreds of thousands of people through affordable eye care programs
  11. 21. Louis __________: This French educator developed the tactile reading and writing system that bears his name
  12. 22. Thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye
Down
  1. 1. This type of surgery involves the removal of the lens, replacing it with a plastic one
  2. 3. Also called long-sightedness or far-sightedness.
  3. 5. The central part of the retina for sharp vision
  4. 6. Known for swirling skies, bold colours, and "The Starry Night."
  5. 9. Presley, Known as the "King of Rock and Roll”
  6. 11. This Spanish artist helped pioneer Cubism
  7. 12. Beatrix __________: This English illustrator created a mischievous rabbit named Peter
  8. 14. John, Flamboyant singer-pianist
  9. 16. A type of refractive error whereby distant objects appear blurred
  10. 17. This artist turned soup cans and celebrity portraits into high art