Authors: Yang Xieke, Yan Ming, Song Yanping Corresponding author: Song Yanping, Email: drsongyanping@163.com Published:2026-07-10 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115989-20250303-00061 ABSTRACT The vortex vein, serving as the sole drainage pathway for the choroidal veins, plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of various ocular diseases due to its anatomical variations and physiological dysfunctions. This article systematically reviews the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the […]