49 The Eye: I. Optics of Vision Dr. A.R. Jamshidi Fard 2011
Visual System
Visual Pathway
EYEBALL 3 Tunics 3 Chambers Tunica Fibrosa: cornea, sclera Tunica Vasculosa: choroid, ciliary body, iris Tunica Nervosa: retina 3 Chambers Anterior Chamber Posterior Chamber Vitreous Body
Light Refraction
Refraction of Light
Emmetropia بينايى طبيعى
Optics of the Eye
Ametropia نقص انکسارى بينايى Refractive error Ametropia نقص انکسارى بينايى Near sightedness (Myopia) Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Astigmatism Presbyopia
Presbyopia پيرچشمى Physiologic loss of accommodation in advancing age around 45 years of age , accommodation become less than 3 D -->reading is possible at 40-50 cm difficult reading of fine print Headache Visual fatigue
Anisometropia ناهمسانى انکسارى چشمها Difference in refractive power between 2 eyes
Nearsighted or Farsighted
Correction of Myopia and Hyperopia by Use of Lenses Errors of Refraction (Normal Vision) (Farsightedness) (Nearsightedness) Correction of Myopia and Hyperopia by Use of Lenses
Astigmatism
Visual Acuity
Visual Acuity Test
Cataracts With age, lens becomes hard and opaque Diabetes mellitus Heavy smoking Vision becomes hazy and distorted, will lead to blindness Surgical removal or glasses
Glocoma
Ophthalmoscope