hyaloid

• Sustantivo que designa una membrana transparente que envuelve el cuerpo vítreo del ojo y lo separa de la retina.

A noun referring to the transparent membrane that envelops the vitreous humor of the eye and separates it from the retina.

1. Transparent membrane in the eyeC2formalmedical

   The delicate transparent membrane that surrounds the vitreous body of the eye and separates it from the retina.

   Membrana hialoides

   • The hyaloid membrane thins with age, increasing the risk of retinal detachment.
   • During vitrectomy surgery, surgeons carefully remove the hyaloid from the posterior lens capsule.
   • The embryological development of the hyaloid artery leaves behind the hyaloid membrane.
   • A torn hyaloid can cause floaters by casting shadows on the retina.