thumb|The human eye is a living optical device. The iris (light brown region), pupil (black circle in the centre), and sclera (white surrounding area) are visible in this image, along with the eyelids and eyelashes which protect the eye The human eye functions by focusing light onto a layer of photoreceptor cells called the retina, which forms the inner lining of the back of the eye. The focusing is accomplished by a series of transparent media. Light entering the eye passes first through the cornea, which provides much of the eye's optical power. The light then continues through the fluid just behind the cornea—the anterior chamber, then passes through the pupil. The light then passes through the lens, which focuses the light further and allows adjustment of focus. The light then passes through the main body of fluid in the eye—the vitreous humour, and reaches the retina. The cells in the retina line the back of the eye, except for where the optic nerve exits; this results in a blind spot.
thumb|The human eye is a living optical device. The iris (light brown region), pupil (black circle in the centre), and sclera (white surrounding area) are visible in this image, along with the eyelids and e.yelashes which protect the eye The human eye functions by focusing light onto a layer of photoreceptor cells called the retina, which forms the inner lining of the back of the eye. The focusing is accomplished by a series of transparent media. Light entering the eye passes first through the cornea, which provides much of the eye's optical power. The light then continues through the fluid just behind the cornea—the anterior chamber, then passes through the pupil. The light then pass,es through the lens, which focuses the light further and allows adjustment of focus The light then passes through the main body of fluid in the eye—the vitreous humour, and reaches the retina. The cells in the retina line the back of the eye except for where the optic nerve exits; this results in a blind spot.