Descemet's membrane
Descemet's Membrane
Descemet's Membrane (pronunciation: /dɛsˈmeɪz ˈmɛmbreɪn/) is a thin, tough, clear layer of tissue in the cornea of the human eye. It is named after French physician Jean Descemet, who first described it in detail in the 18th century.
Etymology
The term "Descemet's Membrane" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Jean Descemet. Descemet was a French physician and anatomist who made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
Description
Descemet's Membrane is the basement membrane that lies between the stroma and the endothelial layer of the cornea. It is composed of collagen and other proteins, and serves as a protective barrier for the cornea. It is also involved in the repair process when the cornea is injured.
Related Terms
- Cornea: The clear front surface of the eye, which covers the iris and pupil.
- Stroma: The middle, thick layer of the cornea, composed mostly of water and collagen.
- Endothelial layer: The innermost layer of the cornea, which helps maintain corneal transparency by pumping excess water out of the stroma.
- Collagen: A protein that provides structure to much of the body, including the skin, hair, nails, bones, and ligaments.
See Also
- Corneal endothelial dystrophy: A group of genetic disorders that affect the endothelial layer of the cornea, often involving abnormalities of Descemet's Membrane.
- Fuchs' dystrophy: A slowly progressing corneal disease that usually affects both eyes and is slightly more common in women than in men.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Descemet's membrane
- Wikipedia's article - Descemet's membrane
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