Back two-thirds of the eye
The posterior segment or posterior cavity [ 1] eye that includes the anterior hyaloid membrane and all of the optical structures behind it: the vitreous humor , retina , choroid , and optic nerve .[ 2] ophthalmoscopy (or fundoscopy) is sometimes referred to as the posterior pole , or fundus . Some ophthalmologists specialize in the treatment and management of posterior segment disorders and diseases.[ 3]
In some animals, the retina contains a reflective layer (the tapetum lucidum ) which increases the amount of light each photosensitive cell perceives, reflecting the light out of the eye, allowing the animal to see better under low light conditions.
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Fibrous tunic
1:posterior segment 2:ora serrata 3:ciliary muscle 4:ciliary zonules 5:Schlemm's canal 6:pupil 7:anterior chamber 8:cornea 9:iris 10:lens cortex 11:lens nucleus 12:ciliary process 13:conjunctiva 14:inferior oblique muscule 15:inferior rectus muscule 16:medial rectus muscle 17:retinal arteries and veins 18:optic disc 19:dura mater 20:central retinal artery 21:central retinal vein 22:optic nerve 23:vorticose vein 24:bulbar sheath 25:macula 26:fovea 27:sclera 28:choroid 29:superior rectus muscle 30:retina Uvea / vascular (middle)
Retina (inner)
Anatomical regions
Other
