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Definition

noun

The space inside the eye filled with aqueous humor, between the iris and the endothelial surface of the cornea

Supplement

The anterior chamber is frequently the region of the eye associated with glaucoma (dysfunctional canal of Schlemp resulting in fluid retention and elevated intraocular pressure) and hyphema (blood-filled anterior chamber).

Compare:

• posterior chamber

Mentioned in:

• Aqueous chambers
• Seton operation
• Goniosynechia