The FUNDUS aka the Posterior chamber of the eye is the interior surface, opposite of the lens, includes the retina, optic disc, macula, and fovea. Vitreous humor: a clear fluid that fills the space between the lens and the retina.Ciliary body: an extension of the iris that produces vitreous humor.Lens: the clear part behind the pupil that focuses light.Pupil: the dark part of the eye that allows light in to reach the lens.Cornea: the clear front surface of the eye.Iris: colored part of the eye that adjusts the size of the pupil.Rods – responsible for night and black/white vision, peripheral visionĬones- responsible for color, fine detail, central vision (the MACULA has the highest concentration of cones)Īnterior Chamber- 7 parts of the anterior chamber/segment of the eye The following charts review the anatomy of the eye and the more common conditions that can lead to visual impairment, as well as the roles of health care professionals in the treatment of low vision and therapeutic interventions for low vision.
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