Artery of the Vitreous Body of the Eye (Hyaloid Artery)

Hyaloid Artery: what is it and why is it needed?

The Hyaloid Artery is an artery that passes through the vitreous canal of the fetal eye and supplies the lens with blood. The lens is a clear lens located behind the pupil that focuses light onto the retina of the eye.

During fetal development, the vitreous artery of the eye is an important source of nutrition for the lens. However, as a rule, it closes and disappears in adults. Despite this, some people may still have remnants of this artery, which can be found as thin threads running through the vitreous of the eye.

Although the vitreous artery of the eye disappears in adults, its role in the development of the lens is important. Some studies show that abnormalities in the development of this artery can lead to lens deformation and other vision problems.

In addition, the vitreous artery of the eye may be associated with certain eye diseases, such as plumbian syndrome (deposition of lead in the tissues of the eye) and some forms of eye cancer.

In conclusion, the vitreous artery is an important element in the development of the fetal eye. Although it disappears in adults, its impairment can lead to serious visual impairment. Therefore, scientists continue to study this artery and its connection with various eye diseases.

The Vitreous Artery (Hyaloid artery) is one of the most important arteries in the human body. It passes through the vitreous canal of the eye and supplies blood to the lens, which is the main part of the eye. The hyaloid artery is one of the first arteries to form in the embryo during the early stages of development. Its function is to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the lens of the eye, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the eye.

The hyaloid artery is about 15 mm long and passes through the eyeball into the vitreous chamber of the eye. It is divided into two branches: anterior and posterior. The anterior branch passes through the anterior chamber of the eye and then enters the posterior chamber, where it divides into two smaller branches. The posterior branch passes through the posterior chamber of the eye and enters the lens, where it branches into many small capillaries. These capillaries provide nutrition and oxygen to the lens of the eye, which is necessary for its normal functioning.

If the blood supply to the lens is disrupted or it dies, this can lead to the development of diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. Therefore, it is very important to monitor the condition of the hyaloid artery and its branches, and also undergo regular examination by an ophthalmologist.

There are a huge number of blood vessels in the human body, but arteries can be said to be quite rare. But the **vitreous body** artery of the eye is one of the few arteries that penetrate the human eye. Due to its significance and characteristics, the artery receives a lot of attention. This is exactly what we will talk about in this article. The artery of the stem body of the eye is considered complex and unique in nature, since its location and blood supply differ from other vessels of the eye. Here is a brief description of this artery and its anatomy.

Anatomy of the ophthalmic artery

The name of an artery can say a lot about its function. The term hyaloid artery means "artery of the iris" and this perfectly matches the function of this artery. They supply blood to the lenticular crystalline apparatus and part of the ciliary muscles. The hyaloid arteries are the only artery of the eye