the eye

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    • the eye is a sensory organ for detecting light
    • the retina detects light. it contains receptor cells which are sensitive to light intensity and colour
    • the cornea refracts light into the eye and the lens focuses it onto the retina
    • the shape of the lens is controlled by ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments
    • the sclera is a tough wall which supports the eye
    • the iris is the coloured part of the eye which controls how much light enters the eye
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