Anatomy Flashcards
What is the gross anatomy of the eye?
What does the conjunctiva do?
Lubricates the eye and protects it
What is the function of the cornea?
Transparent part of the eye and focuses light
What is the function of the sclera?
Protective
What is the function of the anterior chamber?
Contains aqueous humours. An increase in pressure causes glacoma
Treat with beta blockers
What is the function of the Iris?
Muscle to control pupil size
sphincter dilator - SNS
sphincter pupillae - CNIII
What is the function of the pupil?
Changes shape to restrict or allow light in
What is the function of the lens?
Focuses light after the pupil
What is the function of the macula and fovea and where are they?
They contain the cones and the fovea has the highest concentration
What is the blood supply to the orbit?
Opthalmic arteries
What is the venous drainage of the eye?
To the cavernous sinus
Retinal histology
