Optics-The Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Eye
A
Designed to refract light in order to create an image
2
Q
Pupil
A
The opening through which light enters the eye
3
Q
Cornea
A
A transparent bulge which refracts light before it enters the pupil
4
Q
Lens
A
A convex (converging) lens which focuses light at the back of the eye
5
Q
Retina
A
Light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye
6
Q
Optic nerve
A
Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain
7
Q
Iris
A
Opens and closes to control the amount of light that enters
