A | B |
optic nerve | impulses sent via this to brain |
retina | cells on this are sensitive to light and colour |
lens | focus image on retina |
pupil | made bigger or smaller by iris |
cornea | transparent part of sclera |
iris | coloured part made of muscle |
ciliary body | control shape of lens |
suspensory ligament | holds lens in place |
aqueous humour | found between cornea and lens |
vitreous humour | fills the main part of the eye |
sclera | outer coat of the eye |
blind spot | part of the retina with no light sensitive cells |
fovea | part of the retina with the highest concentration of cones |
rods | light sensitive cells that enable us to see movement and white and gray light. |
cones | light sensitive cells that work in bright light and enable us to see color. |