Starter: - Task: What Is The Function of An Eye? - Watch Video On Evolution of Eye

Describe how the eye responds Explain how the eye in focuses
to changes in light intensity on near and distant objects
Eye function
Starter
• Task : What is the function of an
eye?
• Watch video on evolution of eye
Keywords: accomodation Iris Reflex Circular Muscles Radial muscles Suspensory ligaments
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Eye
• The eye is a sensory organ which allows for vision.
Task 2: Test your sight online:

http://www.eyeexamonline.com/
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Forming an image
Light passes through the

eyeball to the retina. It is
refracted (the rays are
bent) by the cornea and
lens, so that the light is
brought to a focus on the
retina. As a result of
refraction the image on the
retina is inverted. The
brain interprets the image
the right way up.
https://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=-kohUpQwZt8
Do you have to tell your eye to adjust the pupil

for bright light or dim light?
What type of action is this called?
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to changes in light intensity on near and distant objects Iris reflex
The constriction and dilation of pupils is an example of a reflex action.
Note: the reflex action of either eye controls the constriction an dilation of pupils of both
eyes (i.e. a bright light shone into one eye will cause the pupils of both eyes to constrict).
QUICK TEST ON REFLEXES

1. What detects the change in light intensity?
2. What neurone does the message travel along first?
3. What type of message/ nature of message travels along the
neurone?
4. Where is the message then relayed to?
5. What is the end part of the pathway and what happens to it?
6. What is the gap between two neurones called?
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QUICK TEST ON REFLEXES

1. What detects the change in light intensity? Light receptors
2. What neurone does the message travel along first? Sensory neurone
3. What type of message/ nature of message travels along the neurone?
Electrical
4. Where is the message then relayed to? It is relayed from the sensory
neurone to the motor neurone
5. What is the end part of the pathway and what happens to it? Effector-
circular muscle contracts making the pupil smaller
6. What is the gap between two neurones called? Synapse
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Blind spot
The optic nerve originates in
an area of your retina called
the optic disc, where your
have no photoreceptors. This
part of your retina is
commonly known as your
'blind spot'.
Task 3: Find your blind

spot
The changes that take place in the eye that

Accommodation allow us to see objects at different distances
is called accommodation.
to changes in light intensity on near and distant objects Taut = Pulled tight
Accommodation
The changes that take place in the eye that allow us to see objects at
different distances is called accommodation. The eye focuses light on the
retina by changing the shape of the lens.
Task 4: Copy and complete this table, by watching the video up to 4mins 25 seconds
Object Ciliary muscles Suspensory Lens shape Refracts more
ligaments or less light
Near
Distant
Accommodation
The changes that take place in the eye that allow us to see objects at different
distances is called accommodation.
Object Ciliary Suspensory Lens shape Refracts more
Task 4: Copy andmuscles
complete this table.
ligaments or less light
Near contract slackened fat More light

Distant relax Stretched/taut/ thin Small amount
pulled tight
Now watch the remainder of the video and fill in the

gaps on long and short sighted people.
Long sighted people are unable to focus on _______objects. This occurs when the
cornea and lens does not refract the light enough and so the image appears
_______ the retina. We use a ______ lens to correct this.
Short sighted people are unable to focus on _______ objects. This occurs when the
cornea and lens refracts the light too much. The image is formed _______ the
retina. We use a _________ lens to correct this.
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Now watch the remainder of the video and fill in the gaps on long
and short sighted people.
Long sighted people are unable to focus on near by objects. This occurs when
the cornea and lens does not refract the light enough and so the image
appears behind the retina. We use a convex lens to correct this.
Short sighted people are unable to focus on distant objects. This occurs when
the cornea and lens refracts the light too much. The image is formed before
the retina. We use a concave lens to correct this.
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Eye accomodation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gmpiM5mpdSI#at=104
Iris reflex
What happens when you close your eyes for 2 minutes then open them quickly?
Describe how the eye responds Explain how the eye in focuses Iris reflex
Iris reflex: why Task: Copy and complete

these sentences
In bright light the pupils are constricted
Why? To reduce amount of light entering the eye to avoid

damage to the retina
In dim light the pupils are dilated
Why? To allow as much light as possible to fall on the retina

to maximise vision
Iris reflex: how

The iris has circular and radial
muscles that work
antagonistically to either
constrict or dilate the pupil.
Task: Using the diagram and people

simulation explain how:
a)Pupils constrict
b)Pupils dilate
to changes in light intensity on near and distant objects Iris reflex: how
The iris has circular and radial muscles

that work antagonistically to either
constrict or dilate the pupil.
•In bright light the circular muscles contract

and radial muscles relax, so the pupil is
constricted.
•In dim light the circular muscles relax and

radial muscles contract, so the pupil is dilated.
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Describe how the eye responds Explain how the eye in focuses

to changes in light intensity on near and distant objects

Task 2: Test your sight online:

Light passes through the

Do you have to tell your eye to adjust the pupil

What type of action is this called?

QUICK TEST ON REFLEXES

QUICK TEST ON REFLEXES

Task 3: Find your blind

The changes that take place in the eye that

Near contract slackened fat More light

Now watch the remainder of the video and fill in the

Iris reflex: why Task: Copy and complete

In bright light the pupils are constricted

Why? To reduce amount of light entering the eye to avoid

In dim light the pupils are dilated

Why? To allow as much light as possible to fall on the retina

Iris reflex: how

Task: Using the diagram and people

The iris has circular and radial muscles

•In bright light the circular muscles contract

•In dim light the circular muscles relax and

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