Eye Anatomy

Front

What is the dark part of the eye where light actually enters?

Back

Pupil

Front

The clear, outer part of the eye that is in front of the iris is the _____________.

Back

Cornea

Front

What part of the eye behind the pupil focuses light and allows us to see objects near and far?

Back

Lens

Front

What is the function of the iris in the eye?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil and thus the amount of light that enters the eye.

Front

What is the role of the retina in the eye?

Back

The retina converts light into neural signals and sends them to the brain.

Front

What is the white outer layer of the eyeball called?

Back

Sclera

Front

What is the function of the optic nerve?

Back

The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Front

What is the purpose of the cornea?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the difference between the pupil and the iris?

Back

The pupil is the opening that allows light to enter the eye, while the iris is the colored part that controls the size of the pupil.

Front

What happens to the pupil in bright light?

Back

The pupil constricts (gets smaller) to reduce the amount of light entering the eye.