Name: Kathleen Williams Date: 1/24/2017

Label each part of the Eye Diagram by typing in the specified area.

a.Vitreous

q. Optic Nerve
b. Conjunctiva

c. Canal of Schlemm
p. Optic Disc
d. Iris
o. Fovea Centralis
e. Lens

n. Macula f. Pupil

g. Cornea
m. Retina
h. Aqueous
l. Choroid
i. Suspensory Ligament
k. Sclera
j. Ciliary Body

Retrieved from:
Levack, N. (1994). Low vision: A resource guide with adaptations for students with visual
impairments, 2nd Edition. Austin: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
 r. Superior Rectus

s. Superior Oblique

w. Lateral Rectus
t. Medial Rectus.
med

v. Inferior Oblique u. Inferior Rectus

Complete each row of the chart by filling in the specific part of the eye, providing a description, identifying the function, and listing the number
of all possible functional implications. Using the diagrams, fill in the specific part of the eye. Complete the next two columns using information
from your readings. A description may include the characteristics or location of each part within the eye and the function refers to the purpose
or role of each part. Using the implications listed, complete the fourth column. Functional implication refers to what a person experiences when
trying to see an object. Below each implication is listed separately but these implications may actually apply to more than one part of the visual
system. Place the corresponding number(s) associated with a defect or impairment of that part of the eye. This column may be difficult to
complete because the information is not found directly in the required readings. Use the knowledge you currently have and critical thinking
skills to determine the possible functional implications for each eye part. Due to the level of difficuly, this section of the assignment is not scored
for accuracy just completion. Following assignment submission, the correct answers will be given.

1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to see detail).

2. Loss of accommodation to objects viewed at distances closer than 20 feet.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
9. Problems with color discrimination.
10. Inability to maintain visual activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on a visual target.
12. Inability to obtain a complete view of the visual field.
13. Ambulation difficulties.
14. Difficulty recognizing, utilizing and remembering visual information.
15. Total blindness.

Part Description Function Functional Implications

a. Vitreous Transparent, gelatinous material that Maintians the shape of the eyeball. 1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
fills the globe of the eye between the see detail).
lens and the retina. 2. Loss of accommodation to objects

b.Conjunctiva Mucus membrane that lines the
eyelids and covers all visible parts of
eye minus cornea
c.Canal of Circular channel where the iris and
Schlemm innermost layer of cornea meet
d. Iris The colored part of eye. This is a
circular muscle that is an extension of
the ciliary body.
e.Lens Transparent oval structure suspended
behind the iris and held in place by
the suspensory ligaments.
Protects the eye from foreign objects
and infection.
Aqueous leaves through this channel to
be absorbed by aqueous veins.
Controls the size of the pupil and how
much light enters the eye.
It changes shape to focus light rays on
the retina.
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.
6. Problems with glare.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.

f.Pupil Appears as a black circle at the
opening in the center of the iris.
g.Cornea Clear and transparent extension of
sclera. It is curved and sits in the
front of the eye
h.Aqueous Clear, watery fluid; anterior and
posterior chambers are located in
front of the lens and behind the
cornea.
i.Suspensory Extends from the cilary body and
Light enters through the pupil and
allows it to travel through the lens to
the retina.
Protects the inner contents of the eye
and acts as a converging lens as light
passes through. It helps focus light rays
on the retina.
Carries nutrients, removes waste from
the lens, maintains eye shape.
Holds the lens in place.
15. Total blindness.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
Ligament attaches to the lens.
j.Cilary Body Part of the uveal tract and is an
extension of the choriod. It is a ring
of tissue between the choroid and
iris.
k.Sclera White part of the eye.
l.Choroid Middler layer of the eye which is
located between the sclera and the
retina.
m.Retina Innermost layer of the eye where the
photoreceptors are located. Rods are
located in the peripheral retina.
n.Macula Circular muscle located in the center
Produces aqueous fluid and controls the
shape of the lens.
Forms a protective coating for all of the
eyeball minus the cornea.
Contains blood vessels that furnish
nourishment to the other parts of the
eye.
Recieves images and sends them to the
brain via the optic nerve.
Area of clear central vision and is
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
8. Need to control light levels.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
 of the retina. Cones are located here.
o.Fovea Centralis Center of the macula. Small,
depressed area composed entirely of
cones.
p.Optic Disc Is the head of the optic nerve. It is
also called the “blind spot” due to the
fact that there are no rods/cones that
are located here.
q.Optic Nerve Extends from the optic disk to the
brain.
responsible for our color perception.
Is the area of sharpest central acuity
and most light sensitive area of the eye.
Provides the opening of the channel
through which the retina transfers
images to the optic nerve.
Carries messages from the rods/cones
to the brain.
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
8. Need to control light levels.
9. Problems with color
discrimination.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.
15. Total blindness.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
8. Need to control light levels.
9. Problems with color
discrimination.
12. Inability to obtain a complete
view of the visual field.
15. Total blindness.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.

r. Superior Rectus Is one of the four rectus muscles and
Muscle arises from the apex of the orbit and
attaches to the sclera in front of the
equator at the top of the eye.
s. Superior One of the two oblique muscles that
Oblique Muscle are inserted into the sclera behind
the equator at the top of the eye.
t. Medial Rectus Is one of the four rectus muscles and
Muscle arises from the apex of the orbit and
attaches to the sclera in front of the
equator on the nasal side of the eye.
u. Inferior Rectus Is one of the four rectus muscles and
Muscle arises from the apex of the orbit and
attaches to the sclera in front of the
Moves the eye up (elevation)
Moves eye down when looking nasally,
rotates eye when looking teporally,
moves eye down and out when looking
straight ahead (intorsion)
Moves the eye nasally (adduction)
Moves the eye down (depression)
13. Ambulation difficulties.
14. Difficulty recognizing, utilizing
and remembering visual information.
15. Total blindness.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
 equator at the bottom of the eye.
v. Inferior Oblique One of the two oblique muscles that
Muscle are inserted into the sclera behind
the equator at the bottom of the eye.
w.Lateral Rectus Is one of the four rectus muscles and
Muscle arises from the apex of the orbit and
attaches to the sclera in front of the
equator at the temporal side of the
eye.
Lids and Lashes Structures surrounding the globe and
orbit of the eye.
Tears Produced from the lacrimal system
Moves eye up when looking nasally,
rotates eye when looking teporally,
move eye up and out when looking
straight ahead (extorsion)
Moves the eye temporally (abduction).
Protect eyes from foreign bodies, help
control the amount of light entering the
eye and help to distribute tears across
the outer surface of the eye.
Ensures that the conjunctiva and cornea
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
3. Loss of stereopsis.
4. Difficulty with depth perception.
5. Diplopia.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
11. Difficulty maintaining fixation on
a visual target.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
7. Problems with adapting to
changing light levels.
8. Need to control light levels.
1. Loss of visual acuity (the ability to

Optic Visual pathway starts with light
Nerve/Visual traveling through the lens to the
Pathway retina. Information from the retina is
transmitted to the optic nerve where
it is carried to the brain.
remain lubricated and clear.
Allows visual information to be
processed in the brain.
see detail).
2. Loss of accommodation to objects
viewed at distances closer than 20
feet.
6. Problems with glare.
10. Inability to maintain visual
activity.
13. Ambulation difficulties.
14. Difficulty recognizing, utilizing
and remembering visual information.
15. Total blindness.