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Lymphatic Characteristics of Ocular Tissues
| Category | Tissues |
|---|---|
| Lymphatic-rich | Eyelids, lacrimal glands, conjunctiva, limbus, optic nerve sheath, extraocular muscles, connective tissues of the extraocular muscle cones, choroid (avian eyes) |
| Lymphatic-free | Cornea, lens, iris, ciliary body, retina, choroid, sclera |
| Lymphatic-inducible | Cornea, iris, ciliary body |
| LYVE-1+ cells | Cornea, conjunctiva, limbus, iris, ciliary body, choroid, retina, sclera, extraocular muscles, optic nerve sheath |
