Iris | Eye, Structure, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica

August 4, 2025

In human anatomy, the iris is the colored, muscular part of the eye surrounding the pupil. The iris is in front of the lens and behind the cornea and is bathed in front and behind by a fluid known as the aqueous humor.

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