Condition
Iris
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 28 March 20051 min read
Definition
The colored portion of the eye. A membrane located between the cornea and lens. Its round, central opening (the pupil) regulates the entrance of light into the eye by contracting and dilating.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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