Abstract:György Pfl ieglerBlood vessels supplying ocular structures originate from the internal carotid artery, so the blood supply of the eyes and the brain are closely connected. The various branches of the ophthalmic artery (central retinal artery, short and long posterior ciliary arteries, lacrimal artery, anterior ciliary artery) originating from the internal carotid artery and the corresponding veins are responsible for supplying the region indicated by their name. In rare cases, when the ophthalmic artery is abs… Show more
Set email alert for when this publication receives citations?
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.