Anatomy of the Eye

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should be able to

• Describe the topographic features of the globe
• Describe the basic structure, characteristics and function of
  • the precorneal tear film
  • the cornea
  • the sclera
  • the limbus
  • the anterior chamber
  • the trabecular meshwork
  • the uveal tract
  • the iris
  • the ciliary body
  • the choroid
  • the lens
  • the retina
  • the vitreous

Assignment: Please read "The Eye" Section 2 of Part I (Anatomy) in Fundamentals and Principles of Ophthalmology, BCSC Section 2