Anterior chamber

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The anterior chamber is the fluid-filled space inside the eye between the iris and the cornea's innermost surface, the endothelium.^[1] Aqueous humor is the fluid that fills the anterior chamber. Hyphema and glaucoma are the two main pathologies for this process. Also intraocular pressure is included.

Contents 1 Pathology 2 See also 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Pathology

• Glaucoma
• Hyphema
• Intraocular pressure
• Ocular hypertension

[edit] See also

• Anterior segment

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Atlas of anatomy at UMich eye_2 - "Sagittal Section Through the Eyeball"

v • d • e Sensory system – visual system – eye Fibrous tunic (outer) Conjunctiva • Sclera • Schlemm's canal • Trabecular meshwork • Limbus Cornea (Epithelium, Bowman's, Stroma (keratocytes), Descemet's, Endothelium) Uvea (middle) Choroid (Ciliary processes, Choriocapillaris, Bruch's membrane) • Iris (Stroma) • Pupil • Ciliary body Retina (inner) Macula • Fovea • Optic disc (Cup) • Tapetum lucidum Anterior segment Anterior chamber • Aqueous humour • Posterior chamber • Lens Posterior segment Vitreous humour • Zonule of Zinn Intraocular muscles parasympathetic (Ciliary muscle, Iris sphincter muscle) • sympathetic (Iris dilator muscle) Other Tenon's capsule • Ocular immune system