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DSMS Eyeball
Term | Definition |
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retina | Thin film at the back of the eye with light-sensitive cells (rods and cones). |
lens | clear disc inside the eye that focuses light onto the retina |
pupil | a hole in the iris that allows light to shine into the eye |
iris | colored muscle of the eye that changes the size of the pupil |
sclera | tough, fibrous, white covering surrounding the eye |
cornea | a clear dome that covers the front of the eye |
suspensory ligaments | tiny strands that hold the lens in place and change its shape |
optic nerve | a bundle of nerves that allows the eye and brain to communicate |
rod | retina cells that help us see black, white and grays in dim light |
cone | retina cell that allows us to see color |