Schaeffer's sign
Schaeffer's Sign
Schaeffer's Sign (pronounced: SHAY-ferz sign) is a medical term used in ophthalmology to describe a specific clinical finding in the examination of the eye.
Etymology
The term is named after the German ophthalmologist, Ernst Schaeffer, who first described the sign in the early 20th century.
Definition
Schaeffer's Sign is a clinical sign observed in patients with retinal detachment. It is characterized by the presence of pigmented cells in the vitreous humor, which is the clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eye. This sign is indicative of a retinal tear or detachment.
Related Terms
- Retinal Detachment: A serious eye condition that occurs when the retina pulls away from its normal position at the back of the eye.
- Vitreous Humor: The clear gel that fills the space between the lens and the retina of the eye.
- Lens (anatomy): The transparent structure in the eye that focuses light onto the retina.
- Retina: The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light images to nerve signals and sends them to the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schaeffer's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Schaeffer's sign
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