Visual Sense Collection

Iris of the eye, SEM
Iris of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the inner surfaces of the iris and adjoining structures in the human eye

Contact lenses inside a storage pot of saline solution

Eye, iris
Eye. Computer artwork of a close-up of the iris and pupil of an eye. The iris, a coloured muscular ring, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil (black)

Colour vision: spectrum of light and human eye
Colour vision. Computer image depicting human colour vision, in which a spectrum of coloured light is seen in front of an eye

False-colour SEM of retina featuring central fovea
Foveal retina. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the human retina featuring the central fovea, a crater-like depression in the photosensitive layer of the eye

Ciliary body of eye, SEM
Ciliary body of eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the ciliary body of a human eye. The ciliary body is a circular band of tissue that surrounds and supports the lens

Eye, rods and cones of retina, artwork C017 / 7791
Photograph of an human eye and illustration of rods and cones in the retina. The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells

SEM of rod & cone cell of the retina
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells of the eye retina. Cone cells (blue) and more numerous rod cells (pink, purple) are specialized light-sensitive cells

Eye colour
MODEL RELEASED. Eye colour. Boy with brown eyes and boy with blue eyes side by side. Eye colour is an inherited trait influenced by more than one gene (polygenic)

Tablet computer showing an iris, artwork F006 / 6303
Tablet computer showing artwork of a close-up of the iris and pupil of an eye. The iris, a coloured muscular ring, regulates the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil (black)

Eye retina F008 / 0713
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0719
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0714
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0712
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0715
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0717
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0711
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0718
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0720
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0716
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Contact lens surface, SEM
Contact lens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a contact lens. This is a thin plastic lens placed over the front of the eye to provide focus correction for people with

Coloured SEM of cells from the lens of the eye
Lens of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fractured section of the lens of the eye. The lens focuses light onto the retina

Eye retina C017 / 7794
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7793
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7792
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7789
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7790
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7788
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7785
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7786
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7784
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7787
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7783
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Detail of a human iris and pupil

Artwork of human eye in front view and in section

Zoom effect image of a young girls blue eye
Eye. Zoom effect image of a young girls healthy blue eye, in front view. The black pupil of the eye is surrounded by a blue iris and white sclera

Healthy retina
Normal retina, ophthalmoscope image. The retina is the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eye. Blood vessels (red) radiate out from the optic disc (yellow, left)

Close-up of a womans blue eyes
Eyes. Close-up of a womans healthy eyes, in front view. The black pupil of each eye is surrounded by a blue iris and white sclera

Close-up of a womans blue eye (front view)
Eye. Close-up of a womans healthy eye, seen from the front. The black pupil is surrounded by a blue iris and white cornea

Close-up image of a young girls green eye
Eye. Close-up image of a young girls healthy green eye (front view). The black pupil of the eye is surrounded by a green iris and white sclera

Vision: light enters eyes of childs mirror image
Communication by vision. Beam of blue light enters the eyes of a childs mirror image, in profile. The image depicts human vision and communication

Abstract computer graphic of an eye on starfield

Close-up of an elderly womans eye (side view)
Eye. Close-up of an elderly womans eye, in side view. Wrinkles and loose skin are seen around and under the eye

Cornea. Light micrograph of a section through a cornea, the transparent region at the front of the eye. The outer surface of the cornea is a stratified epithelium (dark pink)

Computer graphic of a human eye (negative-image)

Retina, SEM
Retina. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze-fractured retina, showing the light-sensitive rods and cones and their associated neurones

Womans healthy brown eye
Eye. View of a womans healthy brown eye. The black pupil is surrounded by the brown iris. Around the iris the white sclera of the eye is seen. Eyelashes keep dust off the eye

Close-up of a womans healthy blue eye

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"Unlocking the Wonders of Visual Sense: Exploring the Intricacies of Our Eyes" Our eyes, like intricate masterpieces, hold within them a world of visual wonders. The iris, akin to a delicate flower's petals, reveals its captivating hues and patterns that make each individual unique. Through the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we delve into the mesmerizing details of this remarkable feature. As we journey deeper into our visual sense, contact lenses emerge as modern marvels that enhance our perception. They seamlessly blend with our irises, offering clarity and comfort while allowing us to see the world in all its vibrant glory. The retina takes center stage in this symphony of sight – an intricately woven tapestry capturing light and transforming it into vivid images. Its false-color SEM unveils the central fovea, where vision is sharpest and most precise; a testament to nature's precision craftsmanship. Delving further into this microscopic realm, we encounter the ciliary body – an unsung hero responsible for adjusting our eye's focus effortlessly. Revealed by SEM imaging techniques, its intricate structures showcase nature's ingenuity at work. Traversing through retinal blood vessels captured by SEM imagery unravels their complex network nourishing every corner of our visual canvas. These lifelines remind us how interconnected every aspect of our visual sense truly is. The eye lens emerges as another extraordinary component under scrutiny by SEM technology - revealing its layered architecture designed meticulously for optimal refraction and focusing power. It serves as a gateway between worlds - bending light rays to create clear visions before they reach our precious retina. Within this masterpiece lies rods and cones - tiny warriors guarding against darkness or illuminating colors with finesse unmatched elsewhere in nature’s palette. Their artistic portrayal showcases their vital role in shaping what we perceive around us. Lastly but not leastly comes eye color – an enchanting kaleidoscope reflecting both genetics and individuality.