Understanding the Eye and Vision

Front

Reflect

Back

When light bounces off a surface. Example: A mirror reflects your face.

Front

Vision

Back

The ability to see.

Front

Eye

Back

The body part that lets us see.

Front

Cornea

Back

The clear, curved front part of the eye that helps focus light.

Front

Lens

Back

A clear part of the eye that bends light to help us see.

Front

Iris

Back

The colored part of the eye that controls how much light enters.

Front

Pupil

Back

The black circle in the middle of the iris that lets light in.

Front

Retina

Back

The layer at the back of the eye that receives light and sends messages to the brain.

Front

Brain

Back

The control center of the body.

Front

Nerves

Back

Thin pathways that carry messages through the body.