how is light bent by the cornea and lens to a focal point?

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how is light bent by the cornea and lens to a focal point?

2007-03-11 14:50:27 · 2 answers · asked by rebeca 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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they have higher indices of refraction than the air and aqueous humor that suround them, therefore they will bend the light. Since they are convex, they focus the light on a single point.

2007-03-11 14:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

More than you need to know about this:
http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/refraction.htm

2007-03-11 21:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋