Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia

Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia

Plan of oculomotor nerve. (Sensory root of ciliary ganglion visible at center right.)
Latin	radix sensoria ganglii ciliaris

The Sensory root of the ciliary ganglia is a component of the ciliary ganglion, a parasympathetic ganglion located just behind the eye. It is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the eye to the brain.

Structure

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglia originates from the nasociliary nerve, a branch of the ophthalmic nerve. It carries sensory fibers from the cornea, ciliary body, and iris of the eye.

Function

The sensory root of the ciliary ganglia transmits sensory information from the eye to the brain. This information includes light intensity, color perception, and other visual stimuli.

Clinical significance

Damage to the sensory root of the ciliary ganglia can result in a variety of vision problems, including blurred vision, double vision, and photophobia.

See also

• Ciliary ganglion
• Nasociliary nerve
• Ophthalmic nerve