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Learn about the Aqueous Humor
What is aqueous humor?
Aqueous humor is the clear fluid in the front part of the eye. (1,2)
The eyes contintuously make aqueous humor. (2)
Where is aqueous humor located?
Aqueous humor is located in the anterior chamber. (1)
What does the aqueous humor do?
The aqueous humor keeps the eye inflated and provides nourishment. (2)
The aqueous humor flows in and out of the front of the eye. (2)
The job of aqueous humor is to keep the proper ocular pressure (eye pressure) in the eye. (2)
The pressure is maintained by having the same amount of fluid come in as the amount of fluid leaving the front of the eye. (2)
Aqueous humor fills the anterior chamber and posterior chambers of the eye. (2)
Resources
1. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/anatomy/parts-of-eye
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24611-aqueous-humor-vitreous-humor
