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Eye Notes

Parts of the eye and definitions

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Binocular VisionThe ability to see an object with both eyes at the same time
IrisVaries in color and controls the amount of light entering the eye
CorneaClear covering of iris and pupil that protects the eye from dust particles and foreign matter
Pupilopening in the eye through which light passes
Tearssaline liquid that washes the eye and keeps the cornea moist
EyelidLarge folds/flaps of skin that wipe the eye clean and spread the tears
Eyelasheshairs on the eyelid used to screen large objects from entering the eye
Lensflixible disc shaped structure that focuses the image of an object
Eyeball MusclesSix muscles that are attached to the sides of the eye, they keep the two eyes focused on a single point
Aqueous HumorTransparent liquid behind the cornea that helps keep the cornea's shape
RetinaThe light-sensitive innermost layer of the eye that contains cones and rods. The image is projected on the cones and rods in the retina and let us see colors and shades of black and white
Optic NerveCarries singals from the eye to the brain
Blind SpotArea of the retina that the ooptic nerve enters and there are no cones or rods.
Sclera Coattough, white outer layer of the eye that makes the ball that gives the eye it's shape
Vitreous HumorTransparent jello like substance that fills the eye from lens to retina, helps the eye keep its shape.
Choridmidle layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera, contains the blood vessels
Coneslight sensitive cells concentrated near the center of the retina that allows us to see c olor in bright light
RodsLight sensitive cells concentrated near the outer edges of the eretina that allow us to see black and white contrasts in dim light

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