Salus's sign

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Salus's Sign

Salus's Sign (pronounced: /ˈsæləs/ sign) is a medical term used to describe a specific clinical finding in the field of Ophthalmology. It is named after the German ophthalmologist, Richard Salus, who first described it in 1911.

Etymology

The term "Salus's Sign" is derived from the Latin word "salus" meaning "health" or "safety", and "sign" from the Latin "signum" meaning "mark" or "token". The term is used to denote a specific clinical finding associated with certain eye conditions.

Definition

Salus's Sign is a clinical sign observed in Glaucoma, specifically in cases of Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma. It is characterized by the pulsation of the retinal veins observed on the optic disc, which is not normally seen in healthy individuals. This sign is indicative of increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP), a key feature of glaucoma.

Related Terms

  • Glaucoma: A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to an abnormally high pressure in your eye.
  • Intraocular Pressure (IOP): The fluid pressure inside the eye.
  • Optic Disc: The point of exit for ganglion cell axons leaving the eye.
  • Retinal Veins: The veins that carry blood away from the retina.

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