The Retinal Pigment Epithelium
(1) University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Overview 1. Structure and origins The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is a hexagonally packed, monolayer of cuboidal epithelial cells that separates the neural…
The Lateral Geniculate Nucleus
(1) University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Overview The lateral geniculate nucleus (LGN) is located in the dorsal posterolateral thalamus. 1. Function All visual information for conscious perception travels through…
The Iris and Pupil
(1) University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia The Iris Overview 1. The iris is the most anterior portion of the uveal tract [1]. 2. The iris has a central…
Protective Mechanisms of the Eye and the Eyelids
(1) University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Protective Mechanisms of the Eye Overview Several mechanisms exist to protect the eye from external injury. Mechanisms of potential damage to the eye…
The Vitreous
(1) University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia Overview The vitreous is an almost spherical transparent gel that makes up 80 % of globe volume [1] (Fig. 7.1). Fig. 7.1 Vitreous…
