Hyaluronan and other carbohydrates in the vitreus

Abstract

Why vitreus? Why any connective tissue? In the eye, vitreus is responsible for the stability and general good health of the adjacent structures retina, lens, ciliary body, and zonules. Unlike other connective tissues, vitreus fulfills its function of transparency with solidity in order to serve as a stabilizer and shock absorber for movement or mechanical impact that could harm these delicate tissues. In addition, its high permeability permits free diffusion of most molecules reaching its border