Anatomy of the Eye (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Lauri Graham

Medical Editor:

Richard W Allinson, MD

Medical Editor:

Mary L Windle, PharmD

Medical Editor:

Robert H Graham, MD

Eye Anatomy Introduction
Orbit
Eyelids and Eyelashes
Conjunctiva
Sclera
Cornea
Anterior Chamber
Iris and Pupil
Anterior Chamber Angle/Trabecular Meshwork
Posterior Chamber
Lens
Vitreous Cavity
Retina/Macula/Choroid
Optic Nerve
Extraocular Muscles
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Anterior Chamber Angle/Trabecular Meshwork

The anterior chamber angle and the trabecular meshwork are located where the cornea meets the iris. The trabecular meshwork is important because it is the site where the aqueous humor drains out of the eye. If the aqueous humor cannot properly drain out of the eye, the pressure can build up inside the eye, causing optic nerve damage and eventually vision loss, a condition known as glaucoma.

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