Iridocorneal angle

Angulus iridocornealis

Definition

Between the cornea and the anterior surface of the attached margin of the iris is an angular recess, named the iridocorneal angle (iridial angle; filtration angle), that contains the trabecular tissue for drainage of aqueous humor intot the scleral venous sinus.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS

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