Which of the following is NOT a remnant of the hyaloid artery?

• A. Epicapsular stars
• B. Mittendorf's dot
• C. Berger's space
• D. Bergmeister's papillae

Answer: (C)

During development, the hyaloid artery and its surrounding tunica vasculosa lentis supply the lens and vitreous, then largely regress leaving a few identifiable remnants. Mittendorf's dot is a small opacity on the posterior lens capsule from a residual hyaloid path; Bergmeister's papillae are a residual tuft on the optic disc where the vessel ended. Epicapsular stars are radial remnants on the posterior lens capsule tied to residual elements of the hyaloid/tunica vasculosa lentis as well. Berger's space, however, is not a remnant of the hyaloid system. It is a normal potential space between the posterior capsule of the lens and the anterior hyaloid face of the vitreous, not a leftover vessel or tissue from development.