hyaloid

• Substantivo que designa a membrana transparente que envolve o corpo vítreo do olho e o separa da 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 hialoide

   • 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.