Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Lens
A
Focuses light on the retina
2
Q
Iris
A
Muscle that controls the pupil how much light enters it
3
Q
Córnea
A
Transparent outer covering of eye
4
Q
Pupil
A
A hole that allows light to enter eye
5
Q
Retina
A
Contains visual sensory receptors
6
Q
Fovea
A
Point of central focus
Contains the most eyes cones
7
Q
Blind spot
A
Where optic nerve leaves eye… no receptors here
8
Q
Optic nerve
A
Takes messages to the brain
9
Q
Near sight ness
What is the scientific term
A
Can look at objects close but not far
MYOPIA
10
Q
Farsightedness
What is the scientific term?
A
You can’t see close thing only far
HYPEROPIA
