Condition
Ciliary body
David Cohen, M.D.Published 4 February 20051 min read
Key points
- The ciliary body is the structure in the eye that secretes the transparent liquid within the eye (aqueous humor).
- It also contains the ciliary muscle, which changes the shape of the lens when your eyes focus.
Definition
The ciliary body is the structure in the eye that secretes the transparent liquid within the eye (aqueous humor). It also contains the ciliary muscle, which changes the shape of the lens when your eyes focus.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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