Arteria ophthalmica

Arteria Ophthalmica is a major blood vessel that originates from the internal carotid artery. It is responsible for supplying blood to the eye and its surrounding structures.

Anatomy

The Arteria Ophthalmica is the first branch of the internal carotid artery after it has passed through the cavernous sinus. It travels through the optic canal with the optic nerve to reach the orbit.

Branches

The Arteria Ophthalmica gives off several branches to supply the structures of the eye and its adnexa. These include:

• Lacrimal artery
• Supraorbital artery
• Posterior ethmoidal artery
• Anterior ethmoidal artery
• Medial palpebral arteries
• Frontal artery
• Long ciliary arteries
• Short ciliary arteries
• Central retinal artery

Clinical Significance

The Arteria Ophthalmica is of clinical importance as it can be affected by various conditions such as arteriosclerosis, aneurysm, and giant cell arteritis. These conditions can lead to visual disturbances or even blindness.

See Also

• Eye anatomy
• Blood vessels of the eye
• Carotid artery

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