6. Cornea
CORNEA
(clear lens in front of
eye)
ïtransparent covering of the
front of the eye
ïAllows for the passage of
light into the eye and
functions as a fixed lens.
Function:
Allows for the passage of light
into the eye and it also focuses
the light.
8. Pupil Expansion
When the eye needs more light to
enter (when it is dark), the pupils
get larger; allowing more light to
enter the eye
9. Pupil Contraction
When the eye needs less light to
enter (when it is very bright), the
pupils get smaller; allowing less
light to enter the eye.
10. Sclera
SCLERA â a tough white skin
(made of tissue) that covers all of
the eyeball except the cornea.
Function:
Supports eyeball and
provides attachment for
muscles
12. Optic Nerve
OPTIC NERVE
Transmits electrical impulses from
retina to the brain
Creates blind spot
Brain takes inverted image and
flips it so we can see
Function:
Transmits electrical signals from
retina to the brain
13. Blind spot
(Optic disk illustration )
Close your right eye and look directly at the number 3. Can
you see the yellow spot in your peripheral vision? Now
slowly move towards or away from the screen. At some
point, the yellow spot will disappear.
14. Functions Cont.
ï” The eye has many parts that must work
together to produce clear vision:
ï” The sclera, or white part of the eye, protects
the eyeball.
ï” The pupil, or black dot at the center of the eye,
is a hole through which light can enter the eye.
ï” The iris, or colored part of the eye, surrounds
the pupil.
15. The Refractive Structures
ï” These structures bend the light so that a clear image is
produced.
ï” They are:
ï” tears
ï” cornea
ï” lens
16. Lids and Lashes
ï” Main function is the protection of the eye.
ï” They also help to distribute tears which wash and lubricate
the eyes.
Hinweis der Redaktion
Three chambers in the eye
1. Anterior chamber â from cornea to iris
2. Posterior chamber â from iris to zonules and lens â
These two are responsible for the production and drainage of the aqueous which is produced continuously throughout your life
produced in the posterior chamber by the ciliary body travel through the iris to drain out the anterior chamber (through the Canal
of Schlemn)
3. Vitreous â gel like âgives the eye its shape not produced â damage or loss can cause retinas to fall or tear