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Bruch's membrane (lamina basalis choroideae, Henle membrane, vitreous lamella or membrane)

The basal lamina of the retinal pigment epithelium in contact with the choroid. It is nearly transparent & structureless. Pathology: - contains ophthalmoscopically visible yellowish accumulations of protein & lipid (drusen) in patients with age-related macular degeneration

General

basal lamina eye structure

References

  1. Huang J, West Los Angeles VAMC, March 18, 2003
  2. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
  3. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010