Anatomy of the Eye

These flashcards cover the key components and functions of the eye as discussed in the lecture.

What is the main function of the cornea?

The cornea is transparent; it focuses light and protects the eye.

What does the iris control in the eye?

The iris controls the size of the pupil.

What is the role of the pupil in the eye?

The pupil controls how much light enters the eye.

What is the function of the lens?

The lens focuses images on the retina.

What does the retina contain?

The retina has photoreceptors known as rods and cones.

What is the function of rods in the eye?

Rods function at low levels of light and are responsible for low-light perception.

What is the function of cones?

Cones function at high levels of light and are responsible for color perception.

What is the fovea responsible for?

The fovea has the highest concentration of photoreceptors and is responsible for high acuity vision.

What does the optic nerve do?

The optic nerve is a bundle of axons that transmits visual information to the brain.

What is the optic disk?

The optic disk is the blind spot of the eye, where the optic nerve passes through to reach the brain.

What is the sclera?

The sclera is the protective layer of tissue and is known as the 'white part' of the eye.