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Conjunctiva

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Smoothness prevents bacterial……..

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Lacrimal glands

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Tears. Lysosomes (antibacterial enzyme) antibodies

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Lens

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Crystalline protein in cells

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Retina

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Photoreceptors = rods and cones.

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Macula lutea

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Point and focus - contains cornea.

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Optic disk

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Blind spot, axons.

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Macular Degeneration

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Macula is damaged

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Choroid

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Black

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Vitreous humor

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Clear gel - floaters - gives shape to eyeball.

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Aqueous humor

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Like CSF, clear fluid.

Comes from ciliary body - secretes it.

Drains via canal of schlemm.

Produces proper pressure in eyeball.

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Glaucoma

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High pressure in eyeball.