Vitreous PDF
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This document summarizes the vitreous humor, including its location within the eye, support role of the hyaloid artery, shape, volume, and composition.
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- Fills the cavity of the eye 2/3 to 3/4 of globe - Extends from posterior lens surface to retina - Supports hyaloid artery during eye development. This artery regresses and cause mittendorf dot on lens capsule or bergemeister's papilla - Spherical posteriorly and sauce shaped anteriorly behind lens...
- Fills the cavity of the eye 2/3 to 3/4 of globe - Extends from posterior lens surface to retina - Supports hyaloid artery during eye development. This artery regresses and cause mittendorf dot on lens capsule or bergemeister's papilla - Spherical posteriorly and sauce shaped anteriorly behind lens - 3.9ml volume - Made of collagen fibres, cells and mucopolysaccharides
