Capillary lamina of choroid

The **choriocapillaris**—also known as the **capillary lamina of the choroid**—is a specialized layer of fenestrated capillaries forming the innermost part of the choroid in the eye. It lies immediately adjacent to Bruch’s membrane and is characterized by a dense network of large-caliber vessels with high permeability. The primary function is to supply nutrients and oxygen to—and remove waste from—the outer retina, particularly photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium. The structure is essential for maintaining normal vision; its loss or dysfunction plays a central role in age-related macular degeneration and other retinochoroidal diseases. The choriocapillaris itself is not a molecular target such as an enzyme or receptor but rather an anatomical microvascular structure; thus it does not have direct drug interactions or mechanisms typical for therapeutic targets. **Note:** This entry is marked *is_incorrect = true* because "Choriocapillaris" refers to an anatomical vascular network—not a single molecule/receptor/therapeutic target. It cannot be classified under standard molecular target categories like receptor, enzyme, transporter, etc.

Other names

Choriocapillarischoriocapillary layercapillary layer of the choroid