Anatomy Eye Components Lacrimal gland Lacrimal gland ducts Pupil Sclera Iris Lacrimal puncta Eyelid Superior lacrimal canal Lacrimal sac Inferior lacrimal canal Lacrimal duct Anatomy of the Eye The lens is biconvex and transparent. It is held in position behind the iris by the suspensory ligament whose zonular fibres are composed of the protein fibrillin which attach its equator to the ciliary body. Anatomy of the Lens Location Posterior to iris Anterior to vitreous Shape: Biconvex Structure Lens capsule Lens cortex Lens nucleus Lens Anatomy Details Equator Anterior capsule Posterior capsule Diameter: 9-10mm Thickness: 4-5mm Lens zonule Lens Substance Lens fiber Nucleus Cortex Function Refraction Accommodation Protection: UV filtration
