Arlt's line

Arlt's Line

Arlt's Line (pronounced: /ɑːrlts laɪn/) is a medical term used in Ophthalmology to describe a horizontal line of inflamed, roughened conjunctiva found on the underside of the upper eyelid. This line is typically seen in cases of Trachoma, a bacterial infection of the eye.

Etymology

The term "Arlt's Line" is named after the Austrian ophthalmologist Carl Ferdinand von Arlt (1812–1887), who first described this clinical sign.

Related Terms

• Trachoma: A bacterial infection of the eye that can cause blindness if not treated. Arlt's Line is a common sign of this disease.
• Conjunctiva: The clear, thin membrane that covers the front of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Inflammation of the conjunctiva is known as conjunctivitis.
• Pannus: An abnormal layer of fibrovascular tissue or granulation tissue. In trachoma, a pannus can form over the cornea.
• Herbert's pits: These are small, depressed scars in the conjunctiva that are another sign of trachoma.

See Also

• List of eponyms in ophthalmology
• List of medical eponyms

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Arlt's line
• Wikipedia's article - Arlt's line

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