Figure 82-2 The ophthalmic artery branches into the posterior ciliary arteries and the central retinal artery. The central retinal artery enters the optic nerve behind the globe and sends branches to supply the optic nerve. (From Federman JL, Grouas P, Schubert H, et al [eds]: Retina and Vitreous, Textbook of Ophthalmology. St Louis, CV Mosby, 1994.)


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