4. The lens of the eye is capable of refracting light as it passes through The refraction that takes place in our eyes allow us to see the things around us. What is the structure of the lens that makes it an important part of our sense of sight? A. The lens is flexible and made of cartilage, B. The lens is made of fiber like material. c. The lens is a transparent and flexible material, D. The lens is soft and jelly like material.