Abstract
The anterior chamber (AC) is an aqueous-filled compartment whose important bordering structures include the cornea, angle, iris, and the lens. Injuries to all neighboring tissues are discussed in their respective chapters; here we describe trauma-related pathologies involving the AC itself.
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Kuhn, F. (2008). Anterior Chamber. In: Ocular Traumatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33825-3_15
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