Aqueous humor
Aqueous Humor
Aqueous Humor (/ˈeɪkwiəs ˈhjuːmər/), from the Latin aqua meaning water and humor meaning fluid, is a clear, watery fluid located in the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. It is responsible for maintaining the intraocular pressure and providing nutrients to the avascular ocular tissues.
Function
The primary function of the Aqueous Humor is to maintain the intraocular pressure of the eye. It also provides nutrients to the avascular ocular tissues such as the cornea and the lens.
Production and Drainage
The Aqueous Humor is produced by the ciliary body, a part of the eye located behind the iris. It is drained through the trabecular meshwork into the Schlemm's canal, and then into the bloodstream.
Disorders
Disorders related to the Aqueous Humor include glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure due to improper drainage of the Aqueous Humor. Another disorder is uveitis, an inflammation of the uvea, which can affect the production of Aqueous Humor.
Related Terms
- Intraocular pressure: The fluid pressure inside the eye, maintained by the Aqueous Humor.
- Ciliary body: The part of the eye that produces the Aqueous Humor.
- Trabecular meshwork: The area of the eye where the Aqueous Humor drains into the bloodstream.
- Schlemm's canal: The canal into which the Aqueous Humor drains before entering the bloodstream.
- Glaucoma: A condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure due to improper drainage of the Aqueous Humor.
- Uveitis: An inflammation of the uvea, which can affect the production of Aqueous Humor.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aqueous humor
- Wikipedia's article - Aqueous humor
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