Abstract
The two most important attributes of the iris are its regulatory function, controlling the amount of light reaching the retina, and its barrier function, separating the two main chambers of the eye. In addition, the iris has a cosmetic function, whose significance should not be underestimated. Restoration of the injured iris to its normal anatomy is one of the most neglected aspects of ocular traumatology.
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Kuhn, F. (2008). Iris and Pupil. In: Ocular Traumatology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-33825-3_16
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