The CILIARY BODY is a part of the eye which serves two purposes. The fluid that fills the eye is made inside the ciliary body. The ciliary body is also made up of muscles which allow the eye to focus at different distances. The ciliary body is located behind the iris, near the crystalline lens.
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Copyright, 1994. Richard E. Gans, M.D.
Last Modified: August 23, 1996