Lens and corpus ciliare

This tutorial covers the anatomy of the lens and ciliary body, focusing on their structures, functions, and clinical correlations. The lens is discussed in terms of its layers and role in accommodation, while the ciliary body is explored for its functions in lens anchoring, accommodation reflex, and humor secretion. The tutorial also addresses glaucoma, a condition affecting the ciliary body, and concludes with a summary of key points.

What are the two main structures discussed in the tutorial?

Describe the main function of the lens.

What are the three layers of the lens?

Describe the structure and function of the lens capsule.

How does the lens maintain its transparency?

What are the four main functions of the ciliary body?

Explain the role of the ciliary body in the accommodation reflex.

What is the significance of the ora serrata in the ciliary body?

Discuss the blood supply and innervation of the ciliary body.

What is glaucoma and how is it related to the ciliary body?