Sampaolesi line
Sampaolesi Line
The Sampaolesi Line (pronunciation: sam-pao-lesi line) is a term used in the field of Ophthalmology to refer to a pigmented line seen in the cornea of the eye. It is named after the Argentine ophthalmologist, Juan Sampaolesi, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Sampaolesi Line" is derived from the name of the Argentine ophthalmologist, Juan Sampaolesi, who first described this line in the cornea. The term is used in the field of Ophthalmology to describe a specific pigmented line seen in the cornea of the eye.
Definition
The Sampaolesi Line is a pigmented line seen in the peripheral cornea, anterior to Schwalbe's line. It is often associated with glaucoma, specifically pigment dispersion syndrome and pseudoexfoliation syndrome. The line is more visible when viewed under a slit lamp.
Related Terms
- Schwalbe's line: A line in the eye's cornea, located anterior to the Sampaolesi Line.
- Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye.
- Pigment dispersion syndrome: A condition characterized by the dispersion of pigment granules from the back of the iris to other parts of the eye.
- Pseudoexfoliation syndrome: A systemic syndrome characterized by the production and accumulation of a fibrillar material in the eye and other parts of the body.
- Slit lamp: An instrument used by ophthalmologists to examine the eye.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sampaolesi line
- Wikipedia's article - Sampaolesi line
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