In the eye: A transparent layer found at the front of the eye. It refracts light into the eye
Cornea
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In the eye: This contains muscles that allow it to control the diameter of the pupil
Iris
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In the eye: The hole in the middle
Pupil
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In the eye: This focuses light onto the retina
Lens
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In the eye: This contains receptor cells sensitive to light intensity and colour
Retina
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In the eye: These control the shape of the lens
Ciliary Muscles
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In the eye: These control the shape of lens also
Suspensory Ligaments
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In the eye: This carries impulses from the receptors on the retina to the brain
Optic nerve
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Correcting Vision: Unable to focus on near objects. Image focuses behind retina. Known as hyperopia. Use glasses with convex lenses to correct it
Long sighted
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Correcting Vision: Unable to focus on distant objects. Image focuses in front of retina. Known as myopia. Use glasses with concave lenses to correct it
Short sighted
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Treatment for vision: Thin lenses that lay on top of the eye and focus on objects
Contact Lenses
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Card 2
Front
In the eye: A transparent layer found at the front of the eye. It refracts light into the eye
Back
Cornea
Card 3
Front
In the eye: This contains muscles that allow it to control the diameter of the pupil
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