MACULAR CAROTENOIDS Eye and its structure Anatomy of the Eye Eye is formed from both mesenchyme and ectoderm and is an intricate sense organ. Ectoderm derived from retina that is formed by neural tubes, smooth muscles of iris and optic nerves. On the side of head, exterior ectoderm forms conjuctival epithelium and corneal, lacrimal glands and lens. The mesenchyma forms sclera, cornea, choroid, iris, cell lining the anterior chamber and part of vitreous body. The protective structure of eye includes the lids, orbits and sclera. Sockets are the two orbits that are present in the skull at the front. The eyeball In the orbital cavity eye ball is located. This cavity gives the strong bony structure along with protection. In ocular movement, this cavity provides the six extrinsic muscles that help for this function. anteriorly The cornea The transparent structure and the compressed dome shaped is present in front of iris and pupil that is called as c...