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The choriocapillary layer provides nutrition directly to the retinal ganglion cells.
The choriocapillary layer provides nutrition directly to the retinal ganglion cells.
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The ciliary body is thickest at its external posterior circumference and thins out towards the corneoscleral junction.
The ciliary body is thickest at its external posterior circumference and thins out towards the corneoscleral junction.
False (B)
The radial fibres of the ciliary muscle are attached to the periphery of Descemet's membrane and the corneal spur.
The radial fibres of the ciliary muscle are attached to the periphery of Descemet's membrane and the corneal spur.
False (B)
The iris is attached at its periphery to the posterior surface of the ciliary body.
The iris is attached at its periphery to the posterior surface of the ciliary body.
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The sphincter pupillae muscle is innervated by sympathetic nerve fibres originating from the T1 segment of the spinal cord.
The sphincter pupillae muscle is innervated by sympathetic nerve fibres originating from the T1 segment of the spinal cord.
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The dilator pupillae muscle is composed of circular smooth muscle fibres that extend radially from the ciliary body.
The dilator pupillae muscle is composed of circular smooth muscle fibres that extend radially from the ciliary body.
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In the pupillary light reflex pathway, fibres from the pretectal nucleus project only to the ipsilateral Edinger-Westphal nucleus.
In the pupillary light reflex pathway, fibres from the pretectal nucleus project only to the ipsilateral Edinger-Westphal nucleus.
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There are typically six to seven venae vorticosae draining blood from the choroid.
There are typically six to seven venae vorticosae draining blood from the choroid.
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The ciliary processes appear black due to their pigmentation.
The ciliary processes appear black due to their pigmentation.
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The ciliary body extends posteriorly for approximately 12 mm from the corneoscleral junction.
The ciliary body extends posteriorly for approximately 12 mm from the corneoscleral junction.
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The lateral and medial rectus muscles are responsible for vertical eye movements.
The lateral and medial rectus muscles are responsible for vertical eye movements.
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The inferior oblique muscle's primary action is to depress the eye, especially when the eye is adducted.
The inferior oblique muscle's primary action is to depress the eye, especially when the eye is adducted.
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For pure vertical eye movement, a rectus muscle works in concert with its contralaterally-named oblique muscle.
For pure vertical eye movement, a rectus muscle works in concert with its contralaterally-named oblique muscle.
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The superior rectus and inferior oblique muscles both contribute to upward and inward eye movements.
The superior rectus and inferior oblique muscles both contribute to upward and inward eye movements.
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All 12 ocular muscles have an unusually low proportion of nerve fibers to muscle fibers, potentially leading to less refined control.
All 12 ocular muscles have an unusually low proportion of nerve fibers to muscle fibers, potentially leading to less refined control.
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When looking straight ahead, the actions of opposing eye muscles create a balanced state.
When looking straight ahead, the actions of opposing eye muscles create a balanced state.
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Intorsion of the eye, where 12 o'clock on the cornea rotates to 1 o'clock, is caused by the inferior rectus and oblique muscles.
Intorsion of the eye, where 12 o'clock on the cornea rotates to 1 o'clock, is caused by the inferior rectus and oblique muscles.
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Conjugate horizontal gaze, such as looking to the left, primarily involves the synergistic action of the right lateral rectus and left medial rectus.
Conjugate horizontal gaze, such as looking to the left, primarily involves the synergistic action of the right lateral rectus and left medial rectus.
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The para-abducent nucleus, located in the pons, plays a crucial role in coordinating conjugate horizontal gaze.
The para-abducent nucleus, located in the pons, plays a crucial role in coordinating conjugate horizontal gaze.
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Nystagmus is characterized by voluntary, rhythmic oscillations of the eyes.
Nystagmus is characterized by voluntary, rhythmic oscillations of the eyes.
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In a sixth nerve palsy, the affected eye is unable to look outwards and deviates inwards due to the unopposed action of the medial rectus.
In a sixth nerve palsy, the affected eye is unable to look outwards and deviates inwards due to the unopposed action of the medial rectus.
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A patient with a trochlear nerve palsy experiences difficulty looking upwards, especially when the eye is turned in.
A patient with a trochlear nerve palsy experiences difficulty looking upwards, especially when the eye is turned in.
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In an oculomotor nerve palsy, the pupil is constricted and unresponsive to light due to the interruption of sympathetic fibers.
In an oculomotor nerve palsy, the pupil is constricted and unresponsive to light due to the interruption of sympathetic fibers.
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The sclera, a dense fibrous tissue, constitutes the anterior one-sixth of the eyeball.
The sclera, a dense fibrous tissue, constitutes the anterior one-sixth of the eyeball.
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The lamina cribrosa, a sieve-like structure, is formed by the penetrating fibers of the optic nerve through the sclera.
The lamina cribrosa, a sieve-like structure, is formed by the penetrating fibers of the optic nerve through the sclera.
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The sclera's vascularity is what causes the "cupping of the disc" in chronic glaucoma.
The sclera's vascularity is what causes the "cupping of the disc" in chronic glaucoma.
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The cornea's transparency is attributed to the precise arrangement of collagen fibrils within the substantia propria and the regulated water content maintained by the corneal endothelium.
The cornea's transparency is attributed to the precise arrangement of collagen fibrils within the substantia propria and the regulated water content maintained by the corneal endothelium.
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Corneal grafts are often successful due to the cornea's lack of vascularity and lymphatic vessels, thus avoiding T lymphocyte invasion.
Corneal grafts are often successful due to the cornea's lack of vascularity and lymphatic vessels, thus avoiding T lymphocyte invasion.
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The corneal reflex pathway involves the trigeminal ganglion, the main sensory nucleus, and the facial nerve nuclei, ultimately stimulating orbicularis oculi muscles to close the eyelids.
The corneal reflex pathway involves the trigeminal ganglion, the main sensory nucleus, and the facial nerve nuclei, ultimately stimulating orbicularis oculi muscles to close the eyelids.
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The uveal tract, comprised of the choroid, ciliary body, and iris, is primarily composed of nervous tissue.
The uveal tract, comprised of the choroid, ciliary body, and iris, is primarily composed of nervous tissue.
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The choroid, a pigmented and vascular layer, lines the anterior part of the sclera and terminates anteriorly at the optic nerve.
The choroid, a pigmented and vascular layer, lines the anterior part of the sclera and terminates anteriorly at the optic nerve.
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Giant vesicles within the endothelial cells of the canal of Schlemm facilitate the transport of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber into the canal, where it then mixes with vitreous humor.
Giant vesicles within the endothelial cells of the canal of Schlemm facilitate the transport of aqueous humor from the anterior chamber into the canal, where it then mixes with vitreous humor.
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The pupillary fibres within the main oculomotor nerve trunk receive their blood supply from vessels of the nerve sheath, not the nerve trunk itself.
The pupillary fibres within the main oculomotor nerve trunk receive their blood supply from vessels of the nerve sheath, not the nerve trunk itself.
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The accommodation-convergence reflex, also known as the near reflex, consists of accommodation, divergence, and pupillary constriction.
The accommodation-convergence reflex, also known as the near reflex, consists of accommodation, divergence, and pupillary constriction.
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The accommodation pathway, unlike the pupillary light pathway, bypasses the pretectal nucleus and directly reaches the Edinger-Westphal nucleus.
The accommodation pathway, unlike the pupillary light pathway, bypasses the pretectal nucleus and directly reaches the Edinger-Westphal nucleus.
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An Argyll Robertson pupil constricts in response to light but not during accommodation.
An Argyll Robertson pupil constricts in response to light but not during accommodation.
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The sympathetic pathway to the pupil originates in the cervical segments of the spinal cord.
The sympathetic pathway to the pupil originates in the cervical segments of the spinal cord.
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Horner's syndrome can result from damage to the sympathetic pathway to the pupil at any point along its route, including cortical, brainstem, or sympathetic trunk lesions.
Horner's syndrome can result from damage to the sympathetic pathway to the pupil at any point along its route, including cortical, brainstem, or sympathetic trunk lesions.
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The ora serrata demarcates the boundary between the light-sensitive and light-insensitive areas of the retina.
The ora serrata demarcates the boundary between the light-sensitive and light-insensitive areas of the retina.
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The optic disc contains a high density of rods and cones, making it the area of most acute vision.
The optic disc contains a high density of rods and cones, making it the area of most acute vision.
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Flashcards
Binocular vision
Binocular vision
Vision that uses both eyes to perceive depth and dimension.
Ocular muscles
Ocular muscles
Twelve muscles that control eye movements.
Medial rectus
Medial rectus
Muscle that turns the eye inward.
Lateral rectus
Lateral rectus
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Superior rectus
Superior rectus
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Inferior oblique
Inferior oblique
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Obliquity of pull
Obliquity of pull
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Conjugate gaze
Conjugate gaze
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Nystagmus
Nystagmus
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Vestibulo-ocular reflex
Vestibulo-ocular reflex
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Abducent nerve paralysis
Abducent nerve paralysis
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Trochlear nerve paralysis
Trochlear nerve paralysis
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Oculomotor nerve effects
Oculomotor nerve effects
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Sclera
Sclera
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Cornea
Cornea
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Choroid
Choroid
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Retina
Retina
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Lamina cribrosa
Lamina cribrosa
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Anterior chamber
Anterior chamber
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Bowman's membrane
Bowman's membrane
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Aqueous humor
Aqueous humor
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Uveal tract
Uveal tract
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Pupillary fibers
Pupillary fibers
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Accommodation-convergence reflex
Accommodation-convergence reflex
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Edinger-Westphal nucleus
Edinger-Westphal nucleus
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Sympathetic pathway
Sympathetic pathway
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Horner's syndrome
Horner's syndrome
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Optic disc
Optic disc
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Macula lutea
Macula lutea
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Fovea centralis
Fovea centralis
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Choriocapillary layer
Choriocapillary layer
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Ciliary body
Ciliary body
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Ciliary muscle
Ciliary muscle
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Iris
Iris
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Pupil
Pupil
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Sphincter pupillae
Sphincter pupillae
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Dilator pupillae
Dilator pupillae
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Pupillary light reflex
Pupillary light reflex
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Optic chiasma
Optic chiasma
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Study Notes
Eye Movements
- Normal binocular vision relies on coordinated action of 12 eye muscles.
- Ocular muscles have a high proportion of nerve fibers and muscle spindles.
- Combined muscle activity is crucial, not individual actions.
- Medial, superior, and inferior rectus muscles work together to turn the eye inward.
- Lateral rectus and oblique muscles turn the eye outward.
- Medial and lateral recti actions are simple, turning the eye horizontally.
- Superior and inferior recti and obliques have more complex actions.
- Insertion points and lines of pull are crucial for the direction of eye movements.
- Superior rectus turns the eye up and in, and inferior oblique turns it up and out.
- Inferior rectus turns the eye down and in, and superior oblique turns it down and out.
- Pure up and down movement results from opposing rectus and oblique acting together.
- Maintaining a straight gaze requires opposing muscles to cancel each other out.
- Actions of inferior oblique and superior oblique are most effective when eye is turned in.
- Actions of superior and inferior recti are most effective when the eye is turned out.
- The obliquity of the recti and obliques results in torsion of the eye (intorsion/extorsion).
- Torsion is important for the accurate perception of an image.
Conjugate Gaze Control
- Moving eyes from side to side involves conjugate horizontal gaze (one eye in, one eye out).
- Coordinated activity of the left lateral rectus and right medial rectus is essential for leftward gaze.
- Neural pathways: visual cortex to frontal eye field, then to the para-abducent nucleus.
- From para-abducent nucleus, fibers activate lateral rectus of one eye and medial rectus of the other.
- Similar pathways exist for up-and-down movements, though less well defined.
Nystagmus and Vestibulo-ocular Reflexes
- Nystagmus is involuntary oscillatory eye movement (horizontal, vertical, or rotatory).
- Alternating slow and fast phases of movement exist.
- Nystagmus is often associated with labyrinth or 8th nerve diseases, cerebellar disease, and brainstem lesions.
- Caloric tests (warm and cool water in external acoustic meatus) induce nystagmus, testing vestibulo-ocular reflex.
- Absence of this reflex is a brain stem death criterion.
Ocular Nerve Paralyses
- Each complete nerve lesion affects eye movement (strabismus, diplopia).
- 6th nerve lesion: Inability to look outward, eye turned inward.
- 4th nerve lesion: Difficulty looking downward when eye is turned inward, extorsion, head tilt compensation.
- 3rd nerve lesion: Ptosis (drooping eyelid), eye looking down and out; cannot move up, in, or down further.
- Pupil dilation, lack of light/accommodation response (parasympathetic fibres affected).
Eye Structure
Fibrous Coat
- Sclera: dense fibrous tissue (posterior 5/6 of eyeball), opaque, receives muscle insertions.
- Cornea: transparent fibrous tissue (anterior 1/6), avascular, continuous with sclera.
- Corneal layers: epithelium, Bowman's membrane, stroma, Descemet's membrane, endothelium important structural features.
Vascular Coat (Uvea)
- Choroid: pigmented vascular layer, nourishes retina, ends at ora serrata.
- Ciliary body: ring-shaped structure, contains ciliary muscle.
- Ciliary muscle: focuses the lens for near vision.
- Iris: controls light entering the eye (pupil), contains pigment cells determining eye color.
- Sphincter pupillae: constricts pupil.
- Dilator pupillae: dilates pupil.
Nervous Coat (Retina)
- Retina: light-sensitive innermost membrane, containing rods and cones.
- Optic disc: insensitive area, where optic nerve exits.
- Macula lutea: area of most acute vision, contains fovea centralis and cones only (no rods).
- Rods: sensitive to dim light, do not register color.
- Cones: register color, sensitive to bright light.
Blood Supply and Development of Retina
- Central artery of the retina supplies the retina.
- Retina's blood vessels branch out from optic disc.
- Retina's receptors receive nourishment by diffusion (choroid and capillaries).
Refracting Media
- Most light refraction occurs at the air-cornea interface.
- Light passes through aqueous humor, lens, and vitreous body to the retina.
- Aqueous humor: Fluid secreted by the ciliary body, filters through the trabecular meshwork (iridocorneal angle).
- Lens: transparent biconvex body, focuses images.
- Suspensory ligament: holds lens in place, tension changes focus.
- Vitreous body: jelly-like substance, fills posterior four-fifths of the eye.
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Test your knowledge of the intricate structures of the eye, including the choriocapillary layer, ciliary body, and iris. This quiz covers essential details such as muscle innervation and the pupillary light reflex pathway. Perfect for students and professionals in the field of ophthalmology.
