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Circumcorneal congestion is a gross finding on the anterior surface of the eye. It can also be called ciliary congestion of circumciliary congestion. It is a result of vasodilation of anterior ciliary blood vessels and can be caused by 3 main pathologies 1) anterior uveitis 2) acute or chronic glaucoma 3) corneal infection and/or inflammation.

It is seen as increased redness (due to vasodilation of anterior corneal vessels) in the cornea that is immediately adjacent to the iris.

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