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Chapter
Objectives

The External
Eye

Cause and/or Prevention

The Internal Eye

The Visual System

Common Causes of Low Vision

Eye Disorders and Practical Implications

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The Internal Eye

 

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The internal Eye RETINA RETINA SCLERA SC LERA CHORIOD CHORIOD            OPTIC NERVE MACULA V ITREOUS IRIS IRIS               CORNEA ANTERIOR CHAMBER LENS RETINA OPTIC NERVE MACULAR SCLERA CHORIOD LENS IRIS ANTERIOR CHAMBER CORNEA VITREOUS

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Inside the eye and not normally visible is the lens which is a clear oval shape. It is held in place by thin ligaments. It changes shape to focus light from near or far objects.

The retina is a lining inside the eye. It receives light rays and sends messages along the optic nerve to the brain. The small central part of the retina, the macula is the part capable of seeing fine detail.

The fluids in the eye (aqueous and vitreous) maintain the correct shape and pressure in the eye.

 

 
 
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