Eye/Vision Vocabulary

Front

What changes light the eye receives into nerve signals?

Back

Retina

Front

What is the white part of the eye called?

Back

Sclera

Front

Which part of the eye is labeled as the optic nerve?

Back

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Front

What is the transparent bump in the front part of the eye?

Back

Cornea

Front

What is the colored part of the eye?

Back

Iris

Front

What is the function of the pupil?

Back

The pupil controls the amount of light that enters the eye.

Front

What is the role of the cornea?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

What is the function of the lens in the eye?

Back

The lens further focuses light onto the retina.

Front

What is the purpose of the iris?

Back

The iris controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light entering the eye.

Front

What is the optic nerve's function?

Back

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