ends during starts during death hyaloid blood vessel hyaloid artery UBERON:0002270 xenopus_anatomy lab XAO:0004155 2011-08-30T11:47:17Z The hyaloid artery is a branch of the ophthalmic artery, which is itself a branch of the internal carotid artery. It is contained within the optic stalk of the eye and extends from the optic disc through the vitreous humor to the lens. Its purpose is to supply nutrient to the developing lens. NF stage 33 and 34