Abstract
The fundamental mechanisms behind many functional aspects of the eye, such as aqueous flow routes, tear drainage and the supply of energy to different ocular structures, are not well-understood. We propose to characterise and describe these features through comparative anatomy and physiology of the eye among vertebrates. Ocular structures will be compared between species by harnessing the unique collection of tissue samples from the Royal Veterinary College, and specific species adaptations will be identified. Physical or mathematical models will then be developed to simulate the function associated with these structures, and will be used to explain observed differences and common adaptations.
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