Definition

The layer of the eye beneath the sclera. It consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, which form a pigmented layer.

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Alternative Names

Vascular tunic

References

Yanoff M, Duker JS,  Augsburger JJ, et al. eds. Ophthalmology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2004;1113-114.

Lots More Information:
•Sclera
•Iris
•Ciliary body
•Choroid
Review Date:8/11/2005
Reviewed By: Edward B. Feinberg, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.