Vitreous Membrane

The vitreous membrane (or hyaline membrane) is one of the most important and widespread structures in the human body. It is located inside the eyeball and performs many functions, including protecting the eyeball from damage, regulating intraocular pressure, and participating in the exchange of substances between the blood and the lens of the eye.

The glassy membrane consists of the protein actin and fibrin fibers, which form a dense and transparent structure. It occupies about 60% of the volume of the eyeball, and its thickness can vary from 0.1 to 0.5 mm.

One of the main functions of the vitreous membrane is to protect the eyeball. It prevents the penetration of foreign bodies and protects it from damage due to impact or injury. In addition, the vitreous membrane is involved in the regulation of intraocular pressure, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the eyeball.

However, with some diseases, such as vitreous membrane degeneration or dry eye syndrome, the vitreous membrane may become less transparent and lose its function. This can lead to various problems such as decreased vision and even complete loss of vision.

Various methods are used to treat these diseases, including laser therapy, hyaluronic acid injections and other surgical interventions. It is important to note that the vitreous membrane plays an important role in eye health and its function must be preserved to maintain normal vision.

The vitreous membrane can be called an artificial organ of the eye. It is located behind the iris and performs a protective function by regulating the flow of light rays. If the vitreous body is damaged, the defect can lead to decreased visual acuity. At the same time, the visual organ is unstable to changes in light. And gradually the vision deteriorates even more. The structure includes 2 components: collagen fibers and water. This is a fibrillar structure with a thickness of 7 to 17 microns. For reference, the thickness of the lens capsule is about 2 mm. It compensates well for possible defects, but only in the absence of degenerative changes in the visual organ. The basis is made up of thin collagen threads located parallel to each other.