applied anatomy and physiology of the eye

Question 1

see powerpoint for histology of cornea

Question 2

type of epithelium in cornea

Answer 2

stratified squamous nonkeratinised

Question 3

name for basement membrane of corneal epithelium

Answer 3

Bowman’s membrane

Question 4

name for main part of cornea
what does it contain

Answer 4

stroma

contains regularly arranged collagen
DOES NOT contain blood vessels

Question 5

type of blood vessels in choriod

Answer 5

fenestrated

Question 6

name for central part of optic disk

Answer 6

Fovea centralis –packed
with cones, so maximum
visual acuity

Question 7

3 layers of the tear film

Answer 7

Layer 1: mucinous layer (~30%)
overlying corneal epithelium

*Layer 2: aqueous layer (~69%) lies
over the mucinous layer

*Layer 3: oily layer (<1%) is the most
superficial