The
anterior chamber (AC) is the fluid-filled space inside the
eye between the
iris and the
cornea's innermost surface, the
endothelium.
Aqueous humor is the fluid that fills the anterior chamber.
Hyphema and
glaucoma are two main pathologies in this area. In hyphema, blood fills the anterior chamber. In glaucoma, blockage of the
canal of Schlemm prevents the normal outflow of aqueous humor, resulting in accumulation of fluid, increased
intraocular pressure, and eventually blindness. The normal depth of anterior chamber of eye is 3.5mm to 2.5mm; less than 2.5mm depth can be risk for angle closure glaucoma.