Ciliary body
The ciliary body is the structure in the eye that releases a transparent liquid (called the aqueous humor) within the eye.
The ciliary body also contains the ciliary muscle, which changes the shape of the lens when your eyes focus on something.
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Review Date:
8/17/2007
Reviewd By:
Manju Subramanian, MD, Assistant Professor in Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.