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Basic Eye Anatomy
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Ciliary Body
Controls lens shape for focusing and produces aqueous humor.
Vitreous Humor
Maintains the shape of the eye and allows light transmission to the retina.
Iris
Controls the diameter and size of the pupil and thus the amount of light reaching the retina.
Pupil
Allows light to enter the inner eye.
Lens
Focuses light onto the retina for clear vision.
Choroid
Supplies blood to the eye and reduces internal reflection.
Optic Nerve
Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
Macula
Responsible for central vision and high visual acuity.
Conjunctiva
Protects the eye by lining the eyelid and covering the sclera.
Sclera
Provides structure and protection for the eye.
Retina
Sensory membrane that converts light into neural signals for visual recognition.
Cornea
Refracts light to focus on the retina.
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