Human Eye Anatomy

Human Eye Anatomy

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the structure and function of the different parts of the human eye. At the end of the lesson, you will understand how light is processed by the eye to produce vision. At the end of the lesson, you will recognize the role of the eye in maintaining balance of fluids and pressure within its structure.

What do you already know about the human eye?

Overview of the Human Eye Anatomy

Key structures of the human eye include the anterior and posterior chambers, cornea, pupil, iris, lacrimal fluid, limbus, ciliary muscle, lens, sclera, vitreous chamber, suspensory ligament, choroid, retina, macula and fovea centralis, optic nerve, and blind spot.

Detailed Structure and Function of Eye Components

Anterior chamber, posterior chamber, cornea, pupil, iris, lacrimal fluid, limbus, ciliary muscle, lens, sclera, vitreous chamber, suspensory ligament, choroid, retina, macula and fovea centralis, optic nerve, and blind spot.

Process of Visual Perception

The process of light entering the eye, being refracted by the cornea and lens, and being converted to electrical signals by the retina for transmission to the brain via the optic nerve.

Maintenance of Intraocular Pressure and Fluid Balance

The role of the eye in maintaining balance of fluids and pressure within its structure to support its function.

Definition List

Anterior chamber, Posterior chamber, Cornea, Pupil, Iris, Lacrimal fluid, Limbus, Ciliary muscle, Lens, Sclera, Vitreous chamber, Suspensory ligament, Choroid, Retina, Macula/Fovea centralis, Optic nerve, Blind spot

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