Fleischer ring
Fleischer ring
Fleischer ring (pronounced: /ˈflaɪʃər rɪŋ/) is a medical term referring to a dark, circular line seen at the edge of the cornea in certain eye conditions.
Etymology
The term is named after the German ophthalmologist Bruno Fleischer, who first described the condition in 1906.
Definition
A Fleischer ring is a deposition of iron in the deep layers of the cornea, which appears as a yellowish to dark brown, crescent-shaped line. It is most commonly associated with Keratoconus, a degenerative disorder of the eye in which the cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped.
Related Terms
- Keratoconus: A degenerative disorder of the eye in which the cornea becomes thin and cone-shaped.
- Cornea: The clear front surface of the eye, which covers the iris and pupil.
- Iron: A chemical element that is a common part of the human body and is involved in various metabolic processes.
- Ophthalmology: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.
See Also
- Kayser-Fleischer ring: A copper-colored ring that appears in the cornea in Wilson's disease, another condition involving metal deposition in the eye.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fleischer ring
- Wikipedia's article - Fleischer ring
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