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To understand the diseases and conditions that can affect the eye, it helps to understand basic eye anatomy. Here is a tour of the eye starting from the outside, going in through the front and working to the back.
Human eye, specialized sense organ in humans that is capable of receiving visual images, which are relayed to the brain. The anatomy of the eye includes auxiliary structures, such as the bony eye socket and extraocular muscles, as well as the structures of the eye itself, such as the lens and the retina.
Schematic diagram of the human eye. It shows a horizontal section through the right eye. The eye is made up of three coats, or layers, enclosing various anatomical structures.
The human eye is a complex organ composed of several interconnected parts, each with a specific function in vision. Let’s explore these components and their roles in enabling us to see the world around us.
WebMD's Eyes Anatomy Pages provide a detailed picture and definition of the human eyes. Learn about their function and problems that can affect the eyes.
In this interactive, you can label parts of the human eye. Use your mouse or finger to hover over a box to highlight the part to be named. Drag and drop the text labels onto the boxes next to the eye diagram.
This article explores the anatomy of the human eye, looking at the different structures and their functions. The diagrams show cross sections of the human eyeball; as we journey through the different parts, refer to them to better understand their functions.