silmänerteiden

Silmänerteiden is a Finnish term that translates to "eye fluids" or "ocular fluids." This refers to the various liquids found within the eye that are essential for its function and health. The primary ocular fluids include the aqueous humor and the vitreous humor.

The aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid that fills the space between the cornea and the iris, known as the anterior chamber, and the space between the iris and the lens, known as the posterior chamber. It is continuously produced by the ciliary body and drains through the trabecular meshwork. Aqueous humor provides nutrients to the avascular cornea and lens, maintains intraocular pressure, and helps to shape the eye.

The vitreous humor, also known as the vitreous body or vitreous gel, is a transparent, gel-like substance that fills the large space behind the lens and in front of the retina, called the vitreous chamber. It makes up about two-thirds of the eye's volume and helps to maintain the eye's spherical shape. The vitreous humor also plays a role in supporting the retina and transmitting light to it.

Disruptions in the production, drainage, or composition of these ocular fluids can lead to various eye conditions, such as glaucoma, where increased intraocular pressure damages the optic nerve. The proper balance and clarity of silmänerteiden are crucial for maintaining clear vision.