Eye anatomy and conditions MP

Front

Eyes move uncontrollably

Back

Nystagmus

Front

The brain does not correctly interpret what the eyes see

Back

Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

Front

The pathways which connect the eyes to the brain

Back

Optic nerves

Front

When you are born with underdeveloped optic nerves

Back

Optic nerve hypoplasia

Front

When you can not see things directly in the front/middle of your field of vision

Back

Central vision loss

Front

What you can see on the far sides of your vision when looking straight ahead

Back

Peripheral vision

Front

When you cannot see the far sides of your field of vision

Back

Peripheral field restrictions

Front

"Blind spots" in your vision because there are places on the retina where the nerves do not work

Back

Scotomas

Front

Thin skin inside the back of the eye, which holds nerves that get light through the pupil

Back

Retina