Vitreous Eye Structure PDF
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This document describes the vitreous humor, a gel-like substance filling most of the eye. It details its location, 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 lend 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 lend capsule or bergemeister's papilla - Spherical posteriorly and sauce shaped anteriorly behind lens - 3.9ml volume - Made of collagen fibres, cells and mucopolysaccharides
