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Ocular AnatomyCornea - clear window at the front of the eye Iris - colored part of the eye that constricts with light Lens - focuses light onto the back of the eye (on the retina). Cataracts may form in this location. Retina (yellow layer in model above) - rods, cones and nerve layer of the eye that converts light into an signal that is transmitted to the brain for vision
Choroid (pink layer in model above) - blood vessels that supply nutrients to the eye and reflective cells that give the tapetum color Optic nerve - carries visual information to the brain |