Eye Anatomy

You’ve probably heard many of these terms before, but do actually know what they mean and what part of the eye they refer to? Here is a quick and easy guide to help you brush up on your knowledge of the anatomy of the eye:

Iris: The coloured part of your eye that regulates how much light enters

Lens: Changes the distance of the eye to help focus on objects at various distances

Cornea: A clear covering over the iris

Pupil: The black circle in the middle of your iris

Sclera: The white part surrounding the iris

Conjunctiva: A thin layer that covers the front of the eye

Vitreous: A clear gel that fills most of your eye

Retina: Light-sensitive layer of tissue, lining the inner surface of the eye

Choroid: Layers of blood vessels that lie between the retina and the sclera

Fovea: Located in the center of the retina, responsible for sharp, detailed vision

Optic Nerve: Sends signals from the eye to the different parts of the brain where the signals are interpreted into images

How many parts of the eye did you know? Let us know below!