1. Light transmission through lenses is determined by calculating the percentage of light lost to reflection off the front and back surfaces and light absorbed by the lens material.
2. The human eye absorbs different wavelengths of light depending on the ocular tissue. The cornea absorbs UV light while the lens absorbs more UV as we age.
3. Sunglasses protect the eyes by reducing the amount of UV and infrared radiation that reaches the eyes, preventing damage from prolonged sun exposure like cataracts.