Structure of the eye Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are the three outer layers of the eye?
A
Outer Fibrous layer, Middle Vascular layer and Inner Nervous layer in Retina
2
Q
What is contained within the Outer Fibrous Layer?
A
Cornea, Sclera and Lamina Cribrosa
3
Q
What is contained in the Middle Vascular Layer
A
Iris, Ciliary body and Choroid
4
Q
What is contained in the Inner Nervous layer in the Retina
A
Pigment Epithilium, Photoreceptors and Neurons
5
Q
Describe the Cornea and its functions
A
The Cornea is the clear dome that sits over the iris and is the major refracting surface of the eye which must remain clear and smooth
6
Q
What is included when studying the anterior eye?
A
eyelids, eyelashes, cornea, anterior vitreous, iris, crystalline lens, conjunctiva, tear layer and anterior chamber
