The EYE Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the eye?
A
To gather light and send information to the brain, allowing us to see.
2
Q
Function of the CORNEA?
A
refracts light
3
Q
Function of the LENS?
A
it’s the muscle that controls the pupil size (how much light enters the eye)
4
Q
Function of the RETINA?
A
light receptors
5
Q
Function of the OPTIC NERVE?
A
carries electrical impulses between the eye and the brain
6
Q
Function of the SCELERA?
A
white, tough, protective layer
7
Q
What is HYPEROPIA?
A
long-sightedness
7
Q
What is MYOPIA?
A
short-sightedness
8
Q
How do you correct HYPEROPIA?
A
convex lens, which converges the light
9
Q
How do you correct MYOPIA?
A
concave lens
