Has a role in the formation and organization of the extracellular matrix. In the eye, it functions as a mediator of dexamethasone-induced matrix deposition in the trabecular meshwork, the tissue responsible for the outflow of the ocular aqueous humor and for the maintenance of intraocular pressure (PubMed:21199193). Is a negative regulator of angiogenesis in the cornea, and plays a major role in maintaining corneal avascularity and transparency (PubMed:25622036). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:21199193, ECO:0000269|PubMed:25622036}. This is the function of ANGPTL7 (angiopoietin like 7, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000171819).