The vitreous body in the eyeball is a dense, colorless mass that fills most of the eye, bordering the retina on all sides except the front. At the front of the eyeball, the vitreous body closely adheres to the back surface of the lens and the ciliary body.
Causes
Gradual decreases in visual acuity occur due to destructive changes, particularly age-related liquefaction of the vitreous body, loss of the fibril framework, and increased protein coagulation.
Symptoms of Vitreous Body Pathology
When light passes through the vitreous body of the eye, one can see “floaters,” flakes, fine granularity, and colored crystals. These symptoms become more pronounced if there is an inflammatory process in the vessels, damage to the retinal body, or myopia. Changes in shape and dystrophy usually cause the vitreous body to shrink, leading to retinal detachment. A peculiar pathology is the manifestation of “golden” or “silver rain.” When the eye moves, the movements of glittering crystals become visible in the field of vision. Little is known about the chemical composition of these crystals, but they are believed to be cholesterol particles. Visibility may not decrease with these visible symptoms. The most dangerous is the appearance of blood in the vitreous body of the eye. This occurs as a result of contusions, injuries, as well as surgeries, or arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, retinal dystrophies, vascular tumors, etc. The appearance of hemorrhages in the vitreous body leads to the formation of fibrosis, proliferations, and the formation of connective tissue anchors that fix to the retina. This, in turn, leads to retinal detachment.
Diagnosis of Vitreous Body Pathology in Israel
There are two main methods for diagnosing vitreous body pathologies: biomicroscopy and ultrasound echography. These diagnostic methods have proven to be excellent from the perspective of ophthalmology. The most modern methods and equipment allow for increasingly accurate diagnosis of various types of eye diseases. In the presence of even the slightest symptoms of vitreous body pathologies, it is recommended to urgently visit the clinic for examination and diagnosis. Do not forget that timely detection of signs of retinal pathology may not lead to severe complications.
Treatment of Vitreous Body Pathology in Israel
Treatment of vitreous body pathologies is conducted only under the supervision of a physician. Treatment contributes to improvements in the body's metabolism and may also include the use of vitamins for the eyes, biostimulants, antioxidants, angioprotectors, and resorption medications.