Back The radial contraction folds of Schwalbe are a series of very fine radial folds in the pupillary portion of the iris extending from the pupillary margin to the collarette. They are associated with the scalloped appearance of the pupillary ruff. The structural folds of Schwalbe are radial folds extending from the border of the ciliary and pupillary zones that are much broader and more widely spaced, continuous with the "valleys" between the ciliary processes. Some of the circular contraction folds are a fine series of ridges that run near the pupillary margin and vary in thickness of the iris pigment epithelium; others are in ciliary portion of iris.
Back The radial contraction folds of Schwalbe are a series of very fine radial folds in the pupillary portion of the iri.s extending from the pupillary margin to the collarette. They are associated with the scalloped! appearance of the pupillary ruff. The structural folds of Schwa!lbe are radial folds extending from the bord?er of the ciliary and pupillary zones that are much broader and more widely spaced, continuous with the "valleys" between the ciliary processes. Some of the circular contraction folds are a fine series of ridges that run near the pupillary margin and vary in thickness of the iris pigment epithelium; others are in cilia!ry portion of iris.