The Eye and Vision

Accessory of the Eyes

1. Eyelids- protects the eye anteriorly which
meet at the medial and lateral corners of
the eye.
-Medial commissure (canthus)
-Lateral commissure (canthus)
Palpebral Fissure- space between the eyelids
in an open eye
Eye Lashes- projecting the border of the
eyelids
2. Conjunctiva- a delicate membrane that
lines the eyelids and covers the part of the
outer surface of the eye ball.
-secretes mucus which helps to
lubricate the eyeball and keep it moist
Conjunctivitis- inflammation of the
conjunctiva.
Pinkeye- infectious formed caused by bacteria
and viruses.
3. Lacrimal Apparatus- consist of lacrimal
glands and a numbers of ducts that drain
lacrimal secretions into the nasal cavity
3 Sweat Glands in the eye
1. Tarsal glands- produce an oily
secretion that lubricates the eye.
2. Ciliary glands- lie between eyelashes
3. Lacrimal glands- release a dilute sal
solution (tears)
Layers of the Eye
1. Fibrous layer- outermost layer that
consist of the protective sclera and the
transparent cornea.
Sclera- thick white connective tissue or
“white of the eye”
Cornea- has the largest body of nerve
bundles and is extremely sensitive to pain.
Iris- regulates the amount of light entering
the pupil
Lens- helps focus the image on the retina
2. Choroid- blood vessels
3. Retina- light sensitive cells
Fovea Centralis or Fovea-