The Eye

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What is the function of the Optic Nerve?

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The Optic Nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, allowing us to perceive images.

Front

What is the Cornea?

Back

The Cornea is the transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil, helping to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What are Cataracts?

Back

Cataracts are a condition where proteins build up in the lens of the eye, leading to cloudy vision.

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What is Myopia?

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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurry because the eyeball is too long.

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What is the Vitreous Humor?

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The Vitreous Humor is a gel-like substance that fills the space between the lens and the retina, helping to maintain the eye's shape.

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What is the Retina?

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The Retina is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into neural signals for the brain.

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What is the function of the Lens?

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The Lens focuses light onto the retina and adjusts its shape to help focus on objects at various distances.

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What is Hyperopia?

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Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a vision condition where nearby objects appear blurry because the eyeball is too short.

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What is the role of Cones in the eye?

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Cones are photoreceptor cells in the retina responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

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What is the Choroid?

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The Choroid is a layer of blood vessels between the retina and the sclera that provides nutrients and oxygen to the eye.