Role of the Vitreous in Retinal Pathology: A Narrative Review

The vitreous body is an anatomically and biochemically complex structure. Because of its proximity and firm adherence to the retina, researchers have examined the link between these two structures and how their individual pathologies might be connected. Several experimental and clinical studies have...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 8; p. e43990
Main Authors Popescu, Stella-Ioana, Munteanu, Mihnea, Patoni, Cristina, Musat, Andreea Mihaela Alexandra, Dragoescu, Vlad, Cernat, Corina-Cristina, Popescu, Marius-Nicolae, Musat, Ovidiu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Springer Nature B.V 23.08.2023
Cureus
Subjects
Amyloidosis
Asymptomatic
Cataracts
Cholesterol
Collagen
Diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy
Hemorrhage
Hyaluronic acid
Membranes
Microscopy
Ophthalmology
Pathogenesis
Pathology
Retina
Retinal detachment
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Summary:The vitreous body is an anatomically and biochemically complex structure. Because of its proximity and firm adherence to the retina, researchers have examined the link between these two structures and how their individual pathologies might be connected. Several experimental and clinical studies have already demonstrated the important role of vitreous in the pathogenesis of retinal disorders.This narrative review highlights the role of the vitreous in retinal diseases and the improvements that have been made since the introduction of optical coherence tomography. This leads to a better understanding of vitreoretinal diseases and demonstrates its determinant role in other retinal pathologies, such as diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration.As we deepen our knowledge of the vitreous's structure, function, and abnormal conditions, we can better link the changes in diseases and identify effective treatments.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.43990