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Eye Anatomy

Do you know how your eyes work? It's pretty cool what these little (but vital) organs can do. Explore how your eyes help you see the world around you.
Rods and cones the photoreceptors of the eye
Eye Cones: Types, Functions, and Related Conditions
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Closeup of bloodshot red eye
Conjunctiva: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Human eye
Macula: Anatomy, Function, and Significance
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
a hazel eye reflecting the beam of a laser scanner
The Optic Chiasm and How It Affects Vision
Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD
Eye close-up Close-up of woman's eye and eyelashes.
An Overview of the Eye's Iris
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
Extreme close up of woman's eye
The Anatomy of the Eye and How It Works
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
Extreme Close-Up Of Human Eye
The Purpose of Pupils in Our Eyes
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
An image of a normal retina
The Anatomy of the Retina
Medically reviewed by David R. Watt, MD
woman's eyelid
Eyelid Functions and Common Disorders
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Structure of the eye
The Function of the Sclera in a Human Eye
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
What Is the Choroid of the Eye?
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
a man getting an eye exam
Red-Green Color Blindness: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Close-up of children blue eye
Anatomy of the Eye
Medically reviewed by Ami A. Shah, MD
A close-up of an older man's eyes.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD