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Uvea

Uvea

Eye anatomy
Eye anatomy

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.


Review Date: 8/17/2007
Reviewed By: Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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