What Does Vitreous Humor Do? The vitreous humor’s main role is to maintain the round shape of the eye. The size and shape of the vitreous humor also ensures that it remains attached to the retina, which is the layer at the back of the eye that is sensitive to light. The vitreous humor is
How Is Aqueous Humor Produced And Where Does It Circulate? Aqueous humor is the clear liquid in the posterior and anterior chambers of the eye. It is produced by the ciliary processes, flows through the posterior chamber, then between the iris and lens through the pupil into the anterior chamber, and then leaves the eye
What Can Happen If Someone Has Too Much Vitreous Humor? The most serious disorder involving the vitreous humour, a retinal detachment, is a medical emergency. It happens when liquid (vitreous) seeps through a retinal tear, causing the retina to ‘peel’ away from the supporting layers (much like wallpaper peels away from the wall when it’s