Which component of the eye has maximum refractive index -
Anterior surface of the lens
Posterior surface of the lens
Centre of the lens
Cornea
Lens has maximum refractive index among the refractive structures of eys. The refractive indices of the successive layers of lens increase from the periphery towards the nucleus. Therefore:- Anterior lens coex- refractive index is 1.386. Posterior lens coex -refractive index is 1.386. Centre of lens(nucleus)- Refreactive index is 1.46. Reference: AK khurana 7th edition
Optics and refraction