eyes Flashcards
what makes the globe of the eye?
sclera - white of eye
uvea
retina
what does the uvea consist of?
choroid
tapetum lucidum
ciliary body
suspensory ligament
iris
what are the layers of the cornea (outermost to innermost)?
epithelium
bowman’s layer
stroma & descemet’s membrane (same layer in dogs)
endothelium
what are the functions of the sclera?
protection of delicate internal structures
maintains eye shapes
what is the limbus?
the junction between the cornea and sclera
what does the limbus do?
acts as the drainage point for aqueous humour of the anterior chamber
what structure sits between/separates the anterior and posterior chambers?
the iris
what is the main large fluid section of the eyeball called behind the lens and ciliary body?
the vitreous humour
what consistency is the vitreous humour?
gel-like
what consistency is the aqueous/rostral compartment?
water-like
does the vitreous humour drain?
no
what are the functions of the rostral humour compartment (anterior chamber)?
provides nutrients to avascular structures
constantly drains
