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Definition

The uvea is the middle layer of the eye beneath the sclera. It consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

Alternative Names

Vascular tunic

References

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

Reviewer Info: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/17/2007
 
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