[Glossary] Eye Anatomy

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Glossary of terms related to eye anatomy.
Anterior chamber: The fluid-filled space inside the eye between the iris and the cornea.
Aqueous humor The thin, watery fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris (anterior chamber).
Choroid: The choroid lies between the retina and the sclera. Learn the full definition of the eye anatomy term choroid.
Ciliary Body : Learn the definition of ciliary body.
Conjunctiva: Mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the front part of the eyeball.
Cornea: The transparent, dome-shaped tissue covering the iris and the pupil.
Crystalline lens: A transparent lens that is suspended inside the eye immediately behind the iris which brings rays of light to a focus on the retina. The crystalline lens is the name given to the natural lens that humans are born with.
Eye: Learn the definition of eye.
Eyelid: Learn the definition of eyelid.
Intraocular Pressure: Intraocular pressure is the pressure inside the eye.
Iris: The iris is the colored part of the eye.
Macula: A small, sensitive area of the retina responsible for central vision. This region provides the most distinct vision in the retina and is only 1.5 mm in diameter.
Myelin: Learn the definition of myelin.
Optic Nerve :Learn the definition of optic nerve.
Puncta:
Puncta are tiny openings along the eyelid margin through which tears drain.
Pupil: Learn the definition of pupil.
Retina: The retina is the light sensitive layer of tissue in the back of the eye.
Sclera: The sclera is the tough, usually white, outer layer of the eyeball.