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Perception 4/e Cover Image
Perception, 4/e
Robert Sekuler, Brandeis University
Randolph Blake, Vanderbilt University
The Human Eye

Chapter Outline

  1. DESIGNING THE ORGAN OF VISION
    1. The Diversity of Eyes in Nature
    2. Why Have Eyes That Use Light?
    3. The Message and The Messenger: Inverse Optics
    4. Where Should The Eyes Be Placed?
    5. Why Should The Eyes Be Able To Move?
      1. How the Eyes Move
    6. How Should The Eyes Be Protected?
  2. THE STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN EYE
    1. The Outermost, Fibrous Tunic
    2. The Middle, Vascular Tunic
    3. The Anterior Chamber
    4. The Iris, Pupil, and Lens
    5. The Vitreous Chamber
    6. The Retina
      1. Retinal Landmarks and Blood Supply
  3. THE EYE AS AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT
    1. Image Formation in The Human Eye
      1. Hyperopia
      2. Myopia
      3. Presbyopia
      4. Astigmatism
  4. A SIDEWAYS LOOK AT THE RETINA
  5. THE PHOTORECEPTORS
  6. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF RODS AND CONES
  7. THE FIRST STEP TOWARD SEEING








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