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| Human Eye Anterior Segment - Magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp under diffuse illumination showing conjunctiva overlying the white sclera, transparent cornea, pharmacologically dilated pupil and cataract | ||
| Latin | segmentum anterius bulbi oculi | |
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| Schematic diagram of the human eye. | ||
The anterior segment is the front third of the eye that includes the structures in front of the vitreous humour: the cornea, iris, ciliary body, and lens.[1] [2]
Within the anterior segment are two fluid-filled spaces:
- the anterior chamber between the posterior surface of the cornea (i.e. the corneal endothelium) and the iris.
- the posterior chamber between the iris and the front face of the vitreous.[1]
Aqueous humor fills these spaces within the anterior segment and provides nutrients to the surrounding structures.[3]
Some ophthalmologists specialize in the treatment and management of anterior segment disorders and diseases.[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainsville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Departments. Anterior segment." Cantabrian Institute of Ophthalmology.
- ↑ Miguel Coca-Prados, Ph.D.
See also[]
- List of eye diseases and disorders
- Posterior segment
Sensory system - Visual system - Eye - edit |
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Anterior chamber • Aqueous humour • Blind spot • Choroid • Ciliary body • Conjunctiva • Cornea • Iris • Lens • Macula • Optic disc • Optic fovea • Posterior chamber • Pupil • Retina • Schlemm's canal • Sclera • Tapetum lucidum • Trabecular meshwork • Vitreous humour |
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