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NursingEE NTPart 1 EYES

An eye is a round-shaped organ that

works with the brain to provide us with vision. The shape of the eye is maintained by the pressure

of the aqueous humor. The main function of the eye is to work with the brain to provide us

with vision. The eye and braintranslate light waves into a sensation we call vision. A.

External Structures of the EyeOcular Ad nexa

Are the accessory structures of the eyes that support and protect it.Ocular Muscles

Eyeball is moved by 6 ocular muscles, which are attached to the

surface of the globe. 4 Rectus muscles move eyes vertically & horizontally(m

edial, lateral, superior, inferior) 2 Oblique muscles rotate the eye in circular

movements (superior, inferior) Eyeli d s

elastic folds of skin that close to protect anterior eyeball. Protect the eye from

foreign particle s. distribute tears to prevent evaporation & drying of its surface.

Palpebral Fissure elliptic space between the two open lids Canthi

the corners of the fissure Medial or Inner Canthus next to the nose

Lateral or Outer Canthus the outside corner Meibomian Glan d s

are embedded in both upper and lower lids oil secreting glands