Venous plexus of sclera

Plexus venosus sclerae

Definition

Felipe Barona Lopez

The Scleral Venous Plexus is formed of fine circular venules that serve to drain aqueous humor from the spaces of iridocorneal angle into the vascular system to maintain fluid homeostasis. It prevents an increase in pressure within the anterior chamber due to the accumulation of aqueous humor.

It is located near the iridocorneal angle, however its position varies depending on the species. In humans, it corresponds to the scleral venous sinus and it's called Schlemm's canal (SC).

References

Barone R, Simoens P. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 7, Neurologie II, Vigot, Paris, 2010.

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