Merck Frosst
Patients and Caregivers

Glaucoma

The Eye

Basic Anatomy

There are a number of important structures that play a part in how we see. Simply put, objects transmit light to the retina, which is the light-sensitive part of the eye, and then, this information is translated by the part of the brain responsible for vision.

To obtain a better understanding of the various parts of the eye and their respective roles, click on the structure of interest.

[Vitreous Humor]
[Sclera]
[Retina]
[Optic Nerve]
[Optic Disk]
[Choroid]
[Trabecular Meshwork]
[Ciliary Body]
[Lens]
[Iris]
[Pupil]
[Cornea]
[Aqueous Humor]
[Canal of Schlemm]

This site is for residents of Canada. / This site was updated on October 26, 2011.