Vision Flashcards
Eyelids
separated by the palpebral fissure
meet at medial and lateral angles (canthi)
lacrimal caruncle
reddish elevation at the medial canthus
tarsal plates
connective tissue within the eyelids
Levator palpebrae superopris muscle
moves upper eyelid
conjenctiva
transparent mucous membrane
larimal apparatus
keeps the surface of the eye moist. lacrimal gland larimal punctum larimal canaliculus lacrimal sac- fluid empties into nasal cavity nasolacrimal duct inferior meatus
Eye Muscles
lateral rectus- lateral-abducens
medial rectus-medial-oculomoter
superior rectus- elevates, medial turn- oculomotor
inferior rectus- depresses, medial turn- oculomotor
inferior oblique- elevates, lateral turn- oculomotor
superior oblique- depresses, lateral turn- trochlear
Posterior Segement of Eye
divided by ciliary zone and lens filled with vitreous humor- clear jelly like transmits light supports posterior surface of the lens helps maintain intraocular pressure
Anterior Segment of Eye
contains both anterior and posterior chambers
anterior chamber- between the cornea and iris
posterior chamber- between iris and lens
both filled with aqueous humor
Glaucoma
increased pressure in anterior segement due to slow draining aqueous humor. causes compression of retina and optic nerve
Lens
thick transparent, biconvex disc
held in place by ciliary zonule
elongated lens fibers form bulk of lens
lens gets bigger throughout life
Light bending structures
lens, cornea, humors
accomodation
curvature of the lens is adjustable which allow focusing on nearby objects
Wall of eye- fiborous layer
most external
dense connective tissue
sclera and cornea
sclera
posterior 5/6 of the tunic
white region
provides shape and anchor for the eye muscles