Parts of the Eye
There are ten major parts of the eye. They are as follows. The Sclera, the white of the eye. The Cornea, the clear surface in front of the eye. Anterior Chamber, between the Cornea and the Iris, and Posterior Chamber, between the Iris and the Lens. The heavily pigmented Iris and The Pupil, The Lens,transparent, and enclosed in an elastic type cover,The Vitreous Humor, which is in between the Lens and Retina. The Retina, a light sensitive tissue lining the inner surface of the eye. The Fovea, the location on the Retina of central gaze, and The Macula, a pigment that covers The Fovea. More information can be found at http://www.cis.rit.edu/people/faculty/montag/vandplite/pages/chap_8/ch8p3.html
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