Eye Dissection

I went to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago last Saturday. I've been there at least four times before, but I never heard of the cow eye dissection program they offered. I didn't think I would actually do it because I've always hated dissecting anything for science class. I didn't want to do it at all but, I thought it would be good to do something that made me get out of my comfort zone.

My friends and I walked in the laboratory with the instructor giving us basic information about the human eye relating to the cow eye. Than, she handed us the supplies we could need like a tray, rubber gloves, and a knife.

I could not get over how disgusting this eyeball was.

The moment the instructor laid the eyeball in front of me, I could not stop gagging at the terrible smell that came from the eye. I asked the instructor why it smelled like that and she said because the cow eye had been soaking in chemicals. That made me almost throw up.

After I finally got over the smell, I wanted to just leave the room after we were told to cut the eye in half and squeeze the goo out of it.

Although I will probably never want to do it again because of how disgusting it is, I actually did get something out of it (after I became less grossed out). I learned a lot about the human eye and just had fun with my friends. I would recommend doing that exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry if you aren't as squeamish as I am. If you're someone who loves science and is willing to sacrifice your appetite the rest of the afternoon, it would be perfect for you.