Which component of the eye has maximum refractive index?
Refractive index increases from 1.386 in the peripheral coex to 1.41 in the central nucleus of the lens. Because both the curvature and refractive index of the lens increase from the periphery toward the center, each successive layer of fibers has more refractive power. The anterior capsule surface of the lens has a greater refractive index than the posterior capsular surface (1.364-1.381 compared with 1.338-1.357). Ref: Ophthalmology edited by Myron. Yanoff, Jay S. Duker, James J. Augsburger, 2009, Page 383.
Anterior surface of the lens
Posterior surface of the lens
Centre of the lens
Cornea