Sattler's

Sattler's Layer is a layer of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. It is named after the Austrian ophthalmologist Hermann Sattler, who first described it in 1881. Sattler's layer is located between Bowman's layer and the stroma of the cornea.

Structure

Sattler's layer is a thin, transparent layer of the cornea. It is composed of loosely arranged collagen fibers and fibroblast cells. The thickness of Sattler's layer varies, but it is generally thicker in the central cornea than in the peripheral cornea.

Function

The primary function of Sattler's layer is to provide structural support to the cornea. It helps maintain the cornea's shape and transparency, which are essential for clear vision. Sattler's layer also plays a role in the cornea's wound healing process.

Clinical significance

Abnormalities in Sattler's layer can lead to various corneal diseases. For example, in keratoconus, a condition that causes the cornea to become thin and bulge outwards, Sattler's layer can become thin and irregular. In corneal dystrophy, a group of rare genetic eye disorders that affect the cornea, Sattler's layer can develop abnormal deposits of material.

See also

• Cornea
• Hermann Sattler
• Keratoconus
• Corneal dystrophy

References

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