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The Eye. Special Sense Organs. Three Layers of Tissue . the sclera the choroids the retina. Photoreceptors. Rods are responsible for detecting objects in dim light – black and white. Cones are responsible for detecting objects in bright light – colors – red, green, and blue.
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The Eye Special Sense Organs
Three Layers of Tissue • the sclera • the choroids • the retina
Photoreceptors • Rods are responsible for detecting objects in dim light – black and white. • Cones are responsible for detecting objects in bright light – colors – red, green, and blue.
Hyperopia • Farsightedness • Image shows up behind the retina – eye is too short
Myopia • Nearsightedness • Image shows up in front of the retina – eye is too long
Presbyopia • Oldsightedness • Lens looses its ability to focus on objects – can’t see objects up close