Vitreous - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vitreous may refer to: •A glass •Vitreous enamel, a coating on metal, glass or ceramic •Vitreous lustre, a glassy luster or sheen on a mineral surface •Vitreous humour, a clear gel that fills the spa...
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Vitreous humour - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The vitreous humour (British spelling) or vitreous humor (US spelling) is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball of humans and other vertebrates. It is o...
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Most of the eye's interior is filled with vitreous. ... Most of the eye's interior is filled with vitreous. There are millions of fine fibers intertwined within the vitreous that are attached to the surface of the retina. As we age, the vitreous slowly shrinks, and these fine fibers pull on the retinal surface.
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www.nei.nih.gov/health/vitreous/index.asp
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Eye care information ... The vitreous is a thick, transparent substance that fills the center of the eye. It is composed mainly of water and comprises about 2/3 of the eye's volume, giving it form and shape. The viscous properties of the vitreous allow the eye to return to its normal shape if compressed.
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www.stlukeseye.com/anatomy/vitreous.asp
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The vitreous may contract and pull away from its natural attachments on the inside surface of the eye... ... The vitreous space is located posteriorly between the lens of the eye and the retina. It is filled with a material called vitreous which is similar to clear Jell-O. As we age, the normal jelly-like consistency of...
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www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/VitreousDetachment.asp
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Posterior vitreous detachment information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. ... Symptoms of Posterior vitreous detachment...
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Symptoms of Vitreous detachment including 8 medical symptoms and signs of Vitreous detachment, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis for Vitreous detachment signs or Vitreous detachment symptoms. ... Types of Vitreous detachment...
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The causes of infant vitreous haemorrhages are often debated and their complications, especially severe amblyopia, require vitrectomy within the month following their discovery. In galactosemia, vitreous haemorrhage can be prevented by an early diagnosis and an appropriate treatment of the liver pathology.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15976715
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Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is the consequence of changes in the macromolecular structure of gel vitreous that result in liquefaction, concurrent with alterations in the extracellular matrix at the vitro-retinal interface that allow the posterior vitreous cortex to detach from the internal limiting lamina of the ...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15309558
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