Sattler's layer

Sattler's Layer is a part of the choroid in the eye. It is named after the Austrian ophthalmologist Hubert Sattler, who first described it in detail.

Etymology

The term "Sattler's Layer" is derived from the name of the Austrian ophthalmologist Hubert Sattler, who first described this layer of the choroid in the 19th century.

Anatomy

Sattler's Layer is located between the Choriocapillaris and the Haller's layer. It is composed of medium-sized blood vessels. The layer is part of the choroid, which is a vascular layer of the eye containing connective tissues that lies between the retina and the sclera.

Function

The primary function of Sattler's Layer, like the rest of the choroid, is to supply oxygen and nutrients to the outer layers of the retina.

Clinical significance

Changes in Sattler's Layer can be indicative of various eye diseases. For example, in age-related macular degeneration, the thickness of Sattler's Layer can change.

See also

• Choroid
• Haller's layer
• Choriocapillaris
• Retina
• Sclera