1-Anatomy of The Eye
1-Anatomy of The Eye
1-Anatomy of The Eye
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Anterior chamber. The front section of the eye's interior where aqueous
humor flows in and out, providing nourishment to the eye.
Blood vessels. Tubes (arteries and veins) that carry blood to and from the
eye.
Caruncle. A small, red portion of the corner of the eye that contains modified
sebaceous and sweat glands.
Choroid. The thin, blood-rich membrane that lies between the retina and the
sclera and is responsible for supplying blood to the outer portion of the retina.
Cornea. The clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
Iris. The colored part of the eye. The iris is partly responsible for regulating
the amount of light permitted to enter the eye.
Lower eyelid. Skin that covers the lower part of the eyeball, including the
cornea, when closed.
Macula. The central portion of the retina that allows us to see fine details.
Optic nerve. A bundle of nerve fibers that connect the retina with the brain.
The optic nerve carries signals of light, dark, and colors to a part of the brain
called the visual cortex, which assembles the signals into images and
produces vision.
Retina. The light-sensitive nerve layer that lines the inside of the back of the
eye. The retina senses light and creates impulses that are sent through the
optic nerve to the brain.
Sclera. The white visible portion of the eyeball. The muscles that move the
eyeball are attached to the sclera.
Upper eyelid. Skin that covers the upper part of the eyeball, including the
cornea, when closed.
Vitreous body. A clear, jelly-like substance that fills the back part of the eye