Quick Facts
Origin: Between the sclera and the fascial sheath of the eyeball.
Course: Run posteriorly to drain into superior ophthalmic vein.
Tributaries: Episcleral veins.
Drainage: Choroid of eyeball.
Origin
The vorticose veins emerge from the episcleral space between the sclera and the fascial sheath of the eyeball (Tenon’s capsule).
Course
The superior medial vortex vein has a shorter course and drains into the first part of the superior ophthalmic vein; whereas, the superior lateral vortex vein runs a longer route. After its emergence from the episcleral space superolateral to the origin of the optic nerve, it runs posteriorly for some distance to drain into either the lacrimal vein or the second part of the superior ophthalmic vein.
Tributaries
The vorticose veins receive the episcleral veins.
Structures Drained
The vorticose veins drain the choroid of the eyeball.
