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The Eye

The Eye. Special Sense Organs. Three Layers of Tissue . the sclera the choroids the retina. Photoreceptors. Rods are responsible for detecting objects in dim light – black and white. Cones are responsible for detecting objects in bright light – colors – red, green, and blue.

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The Eye

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  1. The Eye Special Sense Organs

  2. Three Layers of Tissue • the sclera • the choroids • the retina

  3. Photoreceptors • Rods are responsible for detecting objects in dim light – black and white. • Cones are responsible for detecting objects in bright light – colors – red, green, and blue.

  4. Hyperopia • Farsightedness • Image shows up behind the retina – eye is too short

  5. Myopia • Nearsightedness • Image shows up in front of the retina – eye is too long

  6. Presbyopia • Oldsightedness • Lens looses its ability to focus on objects – can’t see objects up close

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