Eye internal layers fuctions

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Sclera

protects, maintains shape, anchors extrinsic eye muscles.

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cornea

transmits and refracts light, avascular and sensitive

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choroid

nourishes outer retina and absorbs stray light

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ciliary body and muscle

muscle changes lens shape for accomodation

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ciliary processes

produce aqueous humor, anchor zonular fibers

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suspensory ligaments or zonar fibers

hold lens and transmit tension that change its shape

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iris and pupil

iris changes pupil diameter to regulate incoming light

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lens

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