A re-appraisal of the development of the anterior chamber.

The development of the anterior chamber passes through distinct well orchestrated phases. It is a dynamic transition from an embryonic cleft to the adult anterior chamber. The cornea, lens, tunica vasculosa lentis, the iris, the ciliary epithelium, and the trabecular meshwork all play important roles in the development of the anterior chamber. Apart from these morphological changes that occur, the hydrodynamics of the transudate (from the tunica vasculosa lentis) and the aqueous humor from the ciliary epithelium appear to be essential components in the maintenance of the integrity of the anterior and posterior chambers.