Eye Parts Definitions

Blind Spot

Cornea

Sclera

Optic Nerve

Lens

Pupil

Iris

Ciliary Muscle

Vitreous body

Cone Receptors

Rod receptors

retina

clear lens in front of the eye that allows for the passage of light into the eye.

Sends (transmits) electrical signals from the retina (rods & cones) to the brain

Ring of muscle that controls shape of the lens

The eye contains these for night vision. (long, thin shape) AND found in the back of the eye

Back of the eye that contains light receptors that converts light waves into electrical signals

the point at which the optic nerve leaves the eye, creating a "blind" spot because no receptor cells are located there

Focuses light on the back of the eye (retina)

black hole in the eye where light enters the eye.

a transparent jellylike substance filling the interior of the eyeball and allows light through

white part of the eye that provides support and attachment for muscles.

Receptor cells that function in daylight or well lit conditions, detect fine detail and give color. (Color Vision) AND found in the back of the eye

the colored part of the eye that controls the amount of light entering the eye.