Aqueous humor dynamics
The dynamics of aqueous humor explained in a flow chart as:
Pars plicata
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Posterior chamber
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Pupil
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Angle
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Trabecular meshwork
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Schlemm’s canal
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Episcleral vein
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The circuit involves:
Ciliary body →Posterior chamber →Through Pupil →Anterior chamber →Trabecular meshwork →Schlemm’s canal →Episcleral veins
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Angle closure glaucoma → Angle blocked
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Open angle glaucoma → Trabecular meshwork (most common) * or Schlemm’s canal blocked
