Anterior segment of eyeball
The anterior segment or anterior cavity is the front third of the eye that includes the structures in front of the vitreous humour: the cornea, iris, ciliary body, and lens.
Within the anterior segment are two fluid-filled spaces:
- the anterior chamber between the posterior surface of the cornea and the iris.
- the posterior chamber between the iris and the front face of the vitreous.
Some ophthalmologists and optometrists specialize in the treatment and management of anterior segment disorders and diseases.