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Describe the vitreous body.


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Vitreous body:

  1. The vitreous humor is a transparent, colorless, gel-like substance.
  2. It is located in the posterior chamber of the eye.
  3. It helps maintain the round shape of the eye.
  4. It can also help with visual clarity and shock absorption.
  5. With aging, the vitreous humor undergoes vitreous degeneration, acquiring a thin liquid consistency.

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