Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Name the 7 features of the optic system:
- High Resolution
- Wide Field
- Ocular Movement
- Stereopsis
- Colour representation
- Integration of the above
- Interpretation
What are the 3 external layers of the globe?
- Sclera and cornea
- Uvea
- Retina
What is the sclera continuous with anteriorly and posteriorly?
Anterior: with the cornea at the limbus
Posteriorly: Dural sheath of the optoc nerve
What is the Uvea made of?
- The iris,ciliary body and the choroid
What is the optic disk and why is it important?
It is the blind spot of the eye-the retina and choroid are absent in this area
What does the anterior segment of the globe consist of?
- cornea
- anterior and posterior chambers
- iris and ciliary body
- lens and zonules
What is the posterior segment of the globe of the eye?
- Sclera
- choroid
- retina
- optic disc
Name the general anatomy of the eye
What are the 3 types of refractive error?
- Myopia
- Hypermetropia
- Astigmatism
What is another name for the lateral geniculate body?
Thalamus
What is the place called where the two optic nerves join together?
The optic chiasm
Where is the visual field located?
In the occipital lobe
What is cranial nerve 3?
Oculomotor nerve
What does parasympathetic stimulation do to the pupil?
It constricts the pupil(relaxed state)
How many types of photoreceptors are there? Name them:
Theres 5
Bipolar cell and Ganglion cel- NB for providing transmission from the retina to the brain
Horrizotal and Amacrine cells
Rods and cones cells-Rods are for monochromatic sight and cones are for colour
What is presbyopia?
This is when the lens loses its refractive power as people get older >40 yrs
Define refraction:
The bending of light as it crosses through the interface between two media of two optical densities
What is physiological myopia?
- Low grade myopia
- Slowly progresses to adult and then become static
Define Pathological myopia:
What are the symptoms of myopes?
They have got bad distance vision but good near vision
What sort of treatment do myopes need?
They need a concave spectacle or contact lens
What is the definition of hypermetropia?
Hypermetropia is defined as long-sightedness. It is when the axial lengthn of the eye is too short for the normal refractive power of the anterior segment
Describe what refractive error that is

Myopia
What are the 2 symptoms of eye strain?
Headache and eye discomfort
















