Certified Paraoptometric
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER-outer protective layer of the eye (white of the eye)
cornea - CORRECT ANSWER-transparent anterior part of the sclera; allows light
rays to enter the eye
choroid - CORRECT ANSWER-middle layer of the eye interlaced with blood
vessels that supply nutrients to the eye.
iris - CORRECT ANSWER-pigmented muscular structure that regulates the
amount of light entering the eye by controlling the size of the pupil.
pupil - CORRECT ANSWER-opening in the center of the iris.
lens - CORRECT ANSWER-directly behind the pupil; focuses and bends light
retina - CORRECT ANSWER-innermost layer of the eye which contains vision
receptors
aqueous humor - CORRECT ANSWER-watery liquid in the anterior cavity of the
eyes which provides nourishment and shape to the anterior eye
vitreous humor - CORRECT ANSWER-Jellylike liquid found behind the lens in
the posterior cavity of the eye that maintains its shape
meibomian glands - CORRECT ANSWER-oil glands in upper and lower edges of
the eyelids that help lubricate the eye.
lacrimal glands & ducts - CORRECT ANSWER-produces and drains tears
optic nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-carries visual impulses from retina to brain
conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER-mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and
covering the anterior portion of the sclera.
Sclera - CORRECT ANSWER-outer protective layer of the eye (white of the eye)
cornea - CORRECT ANSWER-transparent anterior part of the sclera; allows light
rays to enter the eye
choroid - CORRECT ANSWER-middle layer of the eye interlaced with blood
vessels that supply nutrients to the eye.
iris - CORRECT ANSWER-pigmented muscular structure that regulates the
amount of light entering the eye by controlling the size of the pupil.
pupil - CORRECT ANSWER-opening in the center of the iris.
lens - CORRECT ANSWER-directly behind the pupil; focuses and bends light
retina - CORRECT ANSWER-innermost layer of the eye which contains vision
receptors
aqueous humor - CORRECT ANSWER-watery liquid in the anterior cavity of the
eyes which provides nourishment and shape to the anterior eye
vitreous humor - CORRECT ANSWER-Jellylike liquid found behind the lens in
the posterior cavity of the eye that maintains its shape
meibomian glands - CORRECT ANSWER-oil glands in upper and lower edges of
the eyelids that help lubricate the eye.
lacrimal glands & ducts - CORRECT ANSWER-produces and drains tears
optic nerve - CORRECT ANSWER-carries visual impulses from retina to brain
conjunctiva - CORRECT ANSWER-mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and
covering the anterior portion of the sclera.
