The lens ligaments - also called zonular fibers - are elastic fibers arranged in a spoke-like pattern around the capsule in which the lens of the eye is located. They hold the lens in position and transmit the movements of the ciliary muscle to it. Thus, they are an important component of accommodation.
With a lens exchange, the ciliary muscle as well as the lens ligaments and the lens capsule remain unaffected. The artificial multifocal lens is simply inserted into the lens apparatus in place of the patient's own lens.
Anatomy of the human eye
Optic nerve (lat. Nervus opticus) in the eye
The optic nerve is responsible for ensuring that information from the retina reaches the brain. The concentrated bundle of millions of nerve fibers converts the light stimuli from the retina into impulses and sends them to ...
Inner eye shell
The inner shell forms the retina. It is used to receive light stimuli. The light impressions are transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve and processed there.
Blind spot (papilla)
The so-called blind spot is the point in the eye where the retina is interrupted and merges with the optic nerve. Since there are no light receptors at this point, ...