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The Anatomy of the Eye: The eyes are one of the most important organs of the body. A healthy pair of eyes means clear vision, which plays a major role in day-to-day life and quality of experiences. To start understanding the eye as a whole, we must first understand its anatomy. Humans have two eyes, situated on the left and the right of the face. The eyes sit in bony cavities called the orbits, in the skull. The eye is a complex organ with various structural components that work together to enable vision. Let's delve into the in-depth structural anatomy of the eye: 1. Cornea: The cornea is the transparent outermost layer of the eye. It acts as a protective cover and helps to focus incoming light onto the lens. Image of Cornea; Image Credits: Rotary Eye Institute  2. Iris: The iris is the coloured part of the eye which controls the amount of light entering the eye. It adjusts the size of the pupil, the black circular opening at the centre of the iris. Image of Iris; Image Credi...