Structure of the Eye

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  • Created on: 31-05-14 13:52
thin, transparent layer to protect cornea from infection
conjunctiva
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curved, transparent disk on the anterior part of the sclera which focuses light
cornea
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circular hole in iris, size controlled by contractions of iris muscles
pupil
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focuses light on the retina
lens
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fluid that refracts light and maintains the shape of the cornea
aqueous humour
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the thick edge of choroid layer containing blood vessels for oxygenation of muscles
ciliary body
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clear, refractive gel in the posterior of the eye used to maintain the eyes shape
vitreous humour
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a tough outer membrane of of collagen which outer eye muscles anchor to
sclera
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layer preventing internal reflection of light due to melanin pigment
choroid
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contains the photoreceptor cells
retina
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part of retina directly opposite optical axis of lens, containing only cone cells
fovea
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where the optic nerve leaves the eye so no light receptors
blind spot
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bundle of nerve fibres which carry nerve impulses from retina to brain
optic nerve
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Card 2

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curved, transparent disk on the anterior part of the sclera which focuses light

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cornea

Card 3

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circular hole in iris, size controlled by contractions of iris muscles

Back

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Card 4

Front

focuses light on the retina

Back

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Card 5

Front

fluid that refracts light and maintains the shape of the cornea

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