the eye

structure and function

fovea back of the eye that recieves signal

lens focuses the light on the retina

ciliary muscles pull the lens for docusing

cornea lets light into the eye and starts focusing

conjunctiva─ protects the outside of the eye

suspensory ligaments hold the lens in place

focusing on near objects

focusing on distant objects

ciliary muscles relax

tension in suspensory ligaments reduce

light is refracted more by the lens

lens becomes more convex

ciliary muscles relax

tension in suspensory ligaments increase

light is refracted by the lens

lens becomes less convex

pupil lets light through to the lens

optic nerve sends signals to the brain