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Eye Anatomy and Disease Guide

The document summarizes the anatomy and parts of the eye, including the lens, optic nerve, pupil, retina, choroid, sclera, iris, and cornea. It then discusses common eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, amblyopia, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and refractive errors. Finally, it provides tips for preventing eye diseases, including reducing alcohol and screen time, quitting smoking, protecting eyes from the sun, having regular sight tests, and attending screenings.

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Eye Anatomy and Disease Guide

The document summarizes the anatomy and parts of the eye, including the lens, optic nerve, pupil, retina, choroid, sclera, iris, and cornea. It then discusses common eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, amblyopia, strabismus, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and refractive errors. Finally, it provides tips for preventing eye diseases, including reducing alcohol and screen time, quitting smoking, protecting eyes from the sun, having regular sight tests, and attending screenings.

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THE EYE

ANDRÉS FELIPE MOSQUERA LASSO


                                  3ºC, GROUP 2
Anatomy and parts of the eyes

o Lens: A transparent and elastic organ in the shape of a biconvex lens. 


o Optic nerve: Is a group of nerve cell extensions that communicate with rods
and cones.
o Pupil: the opening within the iris through which light passes before reaching
the lens and being focused onto the retina.
o Retina: Is the innermost layer of the ocular globe. It contains two types
of photoreceptor cell: rods and cones.
o Choroid: Is the second of the ocular globe. It is black ; however , in the iris it
appears coloured.
o Sclera: Is the outermost layer of the ocular globe. It is white and in its frontal
part it becomes transparent, forming the cornea.
Anatomy and parts of the eye (part 2)

o Iris: The colored tissue at the front of the eye that contains the pupil i
n the center. The iris helps control the size of the pupil to let more or l
ess light into the eye.
o Cornea: The cornea acts as the eye's outermost lens. It functions like
a window that controls and focuses the entry of light into the eye. 
Eye diseases

o Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Macular degeneration, often called age-related


macular degeneration (AMD), is an eye disorder associated with aging and results in
damaging sharp and central vision.
o Cataract: Cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is the leading cause of blindness
worldwide
o Amblyopia: Amblyopia, also referred to as “lazy eye,” is the most common cause of
vision impairment in children. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one
of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. 
o Strabismus: Strabismus involves an imbalance in the positioning of the two eyes.
Strabismus can cause the eyes to cross in (esotropia) or turn out (exotropia). 
Eye diseases (part 2)

o Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication of diabetes.


It is the leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is characterized by progressive
damage to the blood vessels of the retina
o Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and
result in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure
inside the eyes slowly rises.
o Refractive Errors: Refractive errors are the most frequent eye problems in the United St
ates. Refractive errors include myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness)
How to prevent diseases

o Reduce alcohol consumption.
o Quit smoking.
o Protect eyes from the sun.
o Reduce screen time.
o Have regular sight tests.
o Follow contact lens hygiene advice.
o Attend screening.
o Practise good eye drop compliance and technique.
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