Eye & Retina Anatomy – AP Psychology

Visual Processing

Light enters the eye, is focused by the lens onto the retina, and converted into neural signals by photoreceptors via transduction.

Gross Anatomy

Cornea
Protective outer layer

Iris & Pupil
Controls light entry

Lens
Accommodation / focusing

Retina & Fovea
Transduction occurs here

Optic Nerve
Creates the blind spot

Select a Component

Interact with the anatomy diagram on the left or the lists to learn about the structural flow of visual processing.