The term "father of eye" isn't commonly used in a scientific context. However, if you're asking about the key figures who contributed significantly to our understanding of the eye, a few individuals come to mind:
- Alhazen (Ibn al-Haytham): Often referred to as the "father of optics," he made groundbreaking contributions to the study of light and vision. His work on the camera obscura and the understanding of how light enters the eye was fundamental in advancing knowledge of vision and the eye.
- Herman von Helmholtz: He made important contributions to the understanding of the physiology of the eye, especially the mechanisms behind vision and the theory of color perception.
So, while there isn't a specific "father of the eye," these individuals are often associated with key discoveries in the field of vision and optics.