Science Eye Vocab

Front

Description of the Cornea

Back

The clear covering over the front of the eye

Front

Description of the Iris

Back

The colored part of the eye

Front

Description of the Lens

Back

The clear disk inside the eye

Front

Description of Retina

Back

The inner lining in the back of the eye

Front

Sclera description

Back

The outer white part

Front

Description of the Pupil

Back

The hole in the eye

Front

Rods: 120 million photo receptors in retina

Back

Have 120 million of these photo receptors in retina

Front

Description of Cones

Back

Have 6 million photo receptors in the retina.

Front

Optic Nerve:

Back

The cord at the back of the eye.

Front

Vitreous Humor

Back

Jelly-like substance filling the eye