Eye Anatomy and Disorders

Front

What is the white portion of the eye called?

Back

Sclera

Front

Which part of the eye contracts and dilates based on the environment?

Back

Pupil

Front

What is the condition called when there is clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye?

Back

Cataract

Front

What are the photoreceptors that detect color called?

Back

Cones

Front

What is the function of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina converts light into neural signals and sends them to the brain.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the iris?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What are rods in the eye responsible for?

Back

Rods are photoreceptors that detect light intensity and are important for night vision.

Front

What is the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What is the lens of the eye responsible for?

Back

The lens focuses light onto the retina and adjusts its shape for near or far vision.