Lymphangiogenesis as a possible therapeutic target for the eye diseases. Corneal transplant, glaucoma, and intraocular tumors were suggested to be related to lymphatics or lymphangiogenesis in the pathogenesis. If choroid has lymphatic function, lymphatics or lymphangiogenesis may be important for the pathology of uveitis, choroidal neovascularization, or macular edema because of the vital role of lymphatics in inflammation or tissue edema. Red: lymphatic vessels. Green: blood vessels.
