1. What is the primary role of the cornea in the eye's optical system?
2. Which correction method is used for myopia, and where does the image form relative to the retina?
3. What is the maximum light sensitivity wavelength of the human eye, and approximately how many photons can it detect in 0.1 seconds at low light levels?
Eye anatomy — key components?
Cornea, aqueous humor, pupil, lens, vitreous, retina.
Punctum Remotum — location?
At infinity for normal vision.
Myopia — correction method?
Diverging (concave) lens.
Eye — primary functions?
Image formation, contrast, luminosity, color perception.
Cornea — role?
Primary refractive surface, ~70% focusing power.
Pupil size — varies?
2-8 mm depending on light.
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