The uvea is also known as the uveal
tract of the eye.
The uvea is the vascular (meaning "related
to or supplied with blood
vessels") pigmented layer of the eye which is located beneath
the outer layer (which is called the sclera).
The vascular layer called the uvea consists of the
The subject of visual (also known as "physiological") optics
is a key component of many courses within the fields of both biology and
physics. It is also an essential consideration in the design of displays
and control units used in many applications from televisions and mobile
telephones to advanced aircraft. In the context of engineering "visual
optics" is one of several medical and psychological topics in the
important area of "Human Factors".
More about Ophthalmology: This section includes
short
definitions of parts of the eye.
For definitions of other terms in this category, choose from the list
to the left (not a complete list).
Other related pages include a diagram
of the eye, a description
of the human retina, definitions
of parts of the retina, short
definitions of many diseases, disorders, and conditions of the eyes and
visual system and a section of short definitions
of clinical and surgical procedures re. eyes and human visual system.
For further information see also our section of
Books
about Ophthalmology.
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