Uvea
The uvea is also known as the uveal tract and the vascular tunic of the eye.
The uvea is the vascular, which means 'related to or supplied with blood vessels' pigmented layer of the eye that is located beneath of the eye (called the sclera).
The vascular layer called the uvea consists of the
- choroid,
- ciliary body, and
- iris.
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This section includes short definitions and descriptions of the parts of the eye.
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Other related sections include:
- A labelled diagram of the eye
- A concise description of the human retina with brief descriptions of the parts of the retina
- Diseases and disorders of the human eye and the human visual system
- Clinical and surgical procedures re. eyes and human visual system
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