Trabecular veins

Trabecular veins are a part of the eye's circulatory system that drain the aqueous humor from the eye's anterior chamber into the Schlemm's canal. The term "trabecular" is derived from the Latin word "trabecula", which means "small beam".

Anatomy

The trabecular veins are located in the trabecular meshwork, a network of tiny channels located in the eye's anterior chamber that drains the aqueous humor from the eye. The aqueous humor is a clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the lens of the eye. The trabecular veins drain the aqueous humor into the Schlemm's canal, a circular channel in the sclera that carries the fluid away from the eye.

Function

The main function of the trabecular veins is to maintain the balance of the aqueous humor in the eye. This is crucial for maintaining the eye's intraocular pressure, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the eye. If the aqueous humor is not drained properly, it can lead to increased intraocular pressure, which can cause glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness.

Related Terms

• Aqueous humor: The clear fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the lens of the eye.
• Schlemm's canal: A circular channel in the sclera that carries the aqueous humor away from the eye.
• Trabecular meshwork: A network of tiny channels located in the eye's anterior chamber that drains the aqueous humor from the eye.
• Intraocular pressure: The pressure inside the eye.
• Glaucoma: A serious eye disease that can lead to blindness if not treated.

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