What Are Floaters? The vitreous humor is a jelly-like substance that fills the back portion of the eye. The vitreous is attached to the retina in many places. The retina is the portion of the eye that receives the image and transfers it to the area of the brain responsible for vision. As we age, … [Read more...]
What is a Vitreous Hemorrhage? A vitreous hemorrhage is the bleeding into the vitreous body or cavity. The vitreous humor, vitreous body, vitreous cavity or posterior chamber is the posterior portion of the eye composed of a viscous jelly-like substance. It is attached to the retina in many … [Read more...]
What is a Posterior Vitreous Detachment? The vitreous body is the jelly-like substance that fills the back portion of the eye behind the iris and lens. The vitreous is attached to the retina. As we age, the watery elements in the vitreous separate from the fibrous elements. This causes a … [Read more...]
