Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) confers neural control of the entire body, mainly through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. Several studies have observed that the physiological functions of the eye (pupil size, lens accommodation, ocular circulation, and intraocular pressure regulation)...
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| description | The autonomic nervous system (ANS) confers neural control of the entire body, mainly through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. Several studies have observed that the physiological functions of the eye (pupil size, lens accommodation, ocular circulation, and intraocular pressure regulation) are precisely regulated by the ANS. Almost all parts of the eye have autonomic innervation for the regulation of local homeostasis through synergy and antagonism. With the advent of new research methods, novel anatomical characteristics and numerous physiological processes have been elucidated. Herein, we summarize the anatomical and physiological functions of the ANS in the eye within the context of its intrinsic connections. This review provides novel insights into ocular studies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5f509fcedee04e3d87b9d27e7938daef2023-11-30T22:47:45ZengMDPI AGVision2411-51502022-01-0161610.3390/vision6010006Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological FunctionsFeipeng Wu0Yin Zhao1Hong Zhang2Department of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, ChinaThe autonomic nervous system (ANS) confers neural control of the entire body, mainly through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. Several studies have observed that the physiological functions of the eye (pupil size, lens accommodation, ocular circulation, and intraocular pressure regulation) are precisely regulated by the ANS. Almost all parts of the eye have autonomic innervation for the regulation of local homeostasis through synergy and antagonism. With the advent of new research methods, novel anatomical characteristics and numerous physiological processes have been elucidated. Herein, we summarize the anatomical and physiological functions of the ANS in the eye within the context of its intrinsic connections. This review provides novel insights into ocular studies.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5150/6/1/6autonomic nervous systemeyeanatomypupil light reflexchoroidal blood flowaqueous humor |
| spellingShingle | Feipeng Wu Yin Zhao Hong Zhang Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions Vision autonomic nervous system eye anatomy pupil light reflex choroidal blood flow aqueous humor |
| title | Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions |
| title_full | Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions |
| title_fullStr | Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions |
| title_short | Ocular Autonomic Nervous System: An Update from Anatomy to Physiological Functions |
| title_sort | ocular autonomic nervous system an update from anatomy to physiological functions |
| topic | autonomic nervous system eye anatomy pupil light reflex choroidal blood flow aqueous humor |
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