Lens Of The Eye (Noun)
Meaning
Biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The lens of the eye is made of transparent protein fibers that change shape to adjust the focus on the retina.
- When light enters the eye, it first passes through the cornea and then through the lens of the eye before hitting the retina.
- In order to see close objects clearly, the lens of the eye must become more curved, allowing light to be focused correctly.
- Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye that can interfere with the transmission of light and impair vision.
- During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial lens that helps to restore clear vision.