In which part of the eye does light focus after passing through the pupil?

After light passes through the pupil, it next travels to the lens of the eye. The primary function of the lens is to further refract the light and focus it onto the retina. The lens is flexible, allowing it to change shape (a process known as accommodation) to focus on objects at various distances. This ability is essential for clear vision at both near and far ranges.

The retina is the light-sensitive layer located at the back of the eye where the focused light is ultimately projected. While light does end up in the retina after passing through the lens, the lens itself is the structure responsible for the focusing mechanism. The sclera is the white outer layer of the eyeball, providing structure and protection, while the cornea is the transparent front part that also contributes to the refraction of light but is not where the focusing occurs after the pupil.