Across
  • 4.

    Inflammation of the pigmented layer between the retina and the cornea (7)

  • 6.

    Same great formula, brand new shape (6)

  • 9.

    Area that receives the image (6)

  • 11.

    A waterfall or rapids; opaque area (8)

  • 13.

    Near-sightedness (6)

  • 14.

    Curvature on liquid surface (8)

  • 15.

    The window to the soul (3)

  • 16.

    Eyepiece of a microscope (6)

  • 17.

    Relating to, producing or involving light (7)

  • 19.

    Dense fibrous tunic of the outer eye (6)

  • 22.

    Disease whereby pressure damages the optic disk (8)

  • 23.

    Interior surface opposite the lens (6)

 		Down
  • 1.

    Defect of the lens causing distorted vision (11)

  • 2.

    Experience of that which is yet to happen (6)

  • 3.

    Unit of measurement for lens strength (7)

  • 5.

    To set burning, as in a candle (5)

  • 7.

    Alternative name for the alcohol form of Vitamin A (7)

  • 8.

    Transparent anterior surface of the eye (6)

  • 10.

    Maturation over time (5)

  • 11.

    Ice cream receptacle (4)

  • 12.

    Watery amusement (7)

  • 18.

    Border between the cornea and sclera (6)

  • 20.

    Industrial town in northern France (4)

  • 21.

    Angling essential (3)

 
Across
  • 4.

    Inflammation of the pigmented layer between the retina and the cornea (7)

  • 6.

    Same great formula, brand new shape (6)

  • 9.

    Area that receives the image (6)

  • 11.

    A waterfall or rapids; opaque area (8)

  • 13.

    Near-sightedness (6)

  • 14.

    Curvature on liquid surface (8)

  • 15.

    The window to the soul (3)

  • 16.

    Eyepiece of a microscope (6)

  • 17.

    Relating to, producing or involving light (7)

  • 19.

    Dense fibrous tunic of the outer eye (6)

  • 22.

    Disease whereby pressure damages the optic disk (8)

  • 23.

    Interior surface opposite the lens (6)

 		Down
  • 1.

    Defect of the lens causing distorted vision (11)

  • 2.

    Experience of that which is yet to happen (6)

  • 3.

    Unit of measurement for lens strength (7)

  • 5.

    To set burning, as in a candle (5)

  • 7.

    Alternative name for the alcohol form of Vitamin A (7)

  • 8.

    Transparent anterior surface of the eye (6)

  • 10.

    Maturation over time (5)

  • 11.

    Ice cream receptacle (4)

  • 12.

    Watery amusement (7)

  • 18.

    Border between the cornea and sclera (6)

  • 20.

    Industrial town in northern France (4)

  • 21.

    Angling essential (3)

 

Solutions to the crossword featured in the April 2020 issue are: Across: 2. Ultradian, 6. Ganglion, 7. Fatigue, 8. Rhythm, 10. Hormone, 11. Zeitgebers, 15. Pineal, 16. Retina, 17. Thirst, 18. Food. Down: 1. Season, 3. Light, 4. Nocturnal, 5. Diurnal, 6. Germination, 9. Hibernation, 12. Tidal, 13. Melatonin, 14. Kinetic, 15. Period.

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