anterior chamber of eye (AC)

Introduction

The space between the cornea (anteriorly) & iris/pupil (posteriorly). It is filled with aqueous humor & communicates with the posterior chamber through the pupil.

More general terms

• eye structure

Additional terms

• anterior chamber cleavage disorder, cerebellar hypoplasia, hypothyroidism
• anterior chamber intraocular lens (AC IOL)
• anterior uveitis (iritis, iridocyclitis)
• hyphema (anterior chamber hemorrhage)