Vitreous Humor

Definition

The vitreous humor is a jelly-like substance that fills the space between the lens and retina in the eyeball. It helps maintain the shape of the eye and transmit light to the retina.

Related terms

Retina:

The retina is a layer at the back of your eye that contains cells sensitive to light, allowing you to perceive visual images.

Lens:

The lens is a transparent structure behind your iris that focuses light onto your retina for clear vision.

Optic Nerve:

The optic nerve connects your eye to your brain and carries visual information from your retina to be processed.