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Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system.

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What is the function of the collagen fibres in the vitreous body of the human eye?

The vitreous body of the human eye consists of mostly water, but there is also a small percentage of collagen fibres. What is the function of these fibers?
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