Eye

This is a low power cross section of the eye. At the posterior end, one can easily identify the optic nerve originating from the optic disc. Note the three main chambers of the eye: anterior chamber, posterior chamber, and vitreal cavity. The vitreal cavity is filled with the gel-like vitreous body, while the anterior and posterior chambers are filled with the watery aqueous humor. At the anterior end, note the cornea, iris, lens, and ciliary body. The iris separates the anterior chamber from the posterior chamber. The lens, the suspensory ligament, and the ciliary body divide the posterior chamber and the vitreal cavity.