Anterior Chamber and Angle
The anterior chamber is the space between the cornea and the iris. This space is filled with aqueous humour, a clear liquid produced by the ciliary body that nourishes the lens and cornea. This fluid is filtered through the trabecular meshwork of the chamber angle. The fluid then goes to Schlem's canal, which will send the aqueous back into the blood stream. If this angle becomes clogged, the aqueous will not be able to drain, causing too much pressure. This can cause damage to the eye and glaucoma, a disease that causes blindness.
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