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Optic disk
where ganglian cells exit the eye and form the optic nerve
Tapetum Lucidum
Reflects light back into the optic retina
pigmented retina
Absorbs light
Unpigmented retina
receives images formed by the lens and transmits these images to the optic nerve
Cornea
Refracts light, helping eye to focus
Pupil
Controls amount of light that enters eye
Iris
Contracts and dilates the pupil
Lens
Refracts light to be focused on the retina
Optic Nerve
Transmits visual information from the retina to the brain
Sclera
Protects the rest of the eye
Aqueous humour
Maintains intraocular pressure