DEVELOPMENT OF THE EYE MILESTONES

Embryonic and fetal period

Stage of growth   ::   Development

2.6 mm (3 weeks)           Optic pits appear on either side of cephalic end of forebrain.

3.5 mm (4 weeks)           Primary optic vesicleinvaginates.

5.5 to 6 mm

what is Cornea , Sclera , Choroid , Ciliary body

Cornea
1. Epithelium is formed from the surface ectoderm.
2. Other layers viz. endothelium, Descemet's..