title: Topographical anatomy of the ciliary sulcus.
abstract: The topography of the ciliary sulcus area in humans was examined by slitlamp biomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Characteristics of this area included the following: the sulcus was angulated anteriorly; the ciliary processes were of unequal length; the zonules did not insert on the tips of the ciliary processes but, instead, inserted slightly posteriorly; the contour of the sulcus area was irregular; bands stretched from the base of the ciliary processes to the posterior surface of the iris, making the sulcus a potential space in some areas of the eye. Effects of this topography on IOL implantation are postulated.
authors: General Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors: S G
authors: SG
authors: Smith
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Snowden
authors: E G
authors: EG
authors: Lamprecht
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007368:Interferometry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010780:Photogrammetry