Our eyes are one of the most important tools we use to process what we see everyday. They allow us to interpret shapes, faces, colors, and depth by translating the light that reflects off of these things into electrical signals that the brain reads as images.

The eye is made up of several components that that all work together to keep us seeing every day.  The series of videos below will help you understand the many parts of the eye and how they work together.


Anatomy: CORNEA

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Anatomy: IRISView Video


Anatomy: Pupil

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Anatomy: SCLERAView Video


Anatomy: TEAR LAYER

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Anatomy: CRYSTALINE LENSView Video


Anatomy: CILIARY BODY

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Anatomy: RETINAView Video


Anatomy: MUCULA

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Anatomy: OPTIC NERVView Video


Anatomy: VITREOS BODY

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The Discovery Eye Foundation
The Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, Discovery Eye Foundation, has collected some videos to better help you understand the parts of the eye and how they work together.