Schwalbe's line

Schwalbe's line is the anatomical line found on the interior surface of the eye's cornea, and delineates the outer limit of the corneal endothelium layer. Specifically, it represents the termination of Descemet's membrane. In many cases it can be seen via gonioscopy.

Sensory system – visual system – globe of eye (TA A15.2.1–6, TH 3.11.08.0-5, GA 10.1005)

Fibrous tunic (outer)

Sclera	Episcleral layer • Schlemm's canal • Trabecular meshwork

Cornea	Limbus • layers (Epithelium, Bowman's, Stroma, Descemet's, Endothelium)

Uvea/vascular tunic (middle)

Choroid	Capillary lamina of choroid • Bruch's membrane • Sattler's layer

Ciliary body	Ciliary processes • Ciliary muscle

Iris	Stroma • Pupil • Iris dilator muscle • Iris sphincter muscle

Retina (inner)

Layers	Inner limiting membrane • Nerve fiber layer • Ganglion cell layer • Inner plexiform layer • Inner nuclear layer Outer plexiform layer • Outer nuclear layer External limiting membrane • Layer of rods and cones • Retinal pigment epithelium

Cells	Photoreceptor cells (Cone cell, Rod cell) → (Horizontal cell) → Bipolar cell → (Amacrine cell) → Retina ganglion cell (Midget cell, Parasol cell, Bistratified cell, Giant retina ganglion cells, Photosensitive ganglion cell) → Diencephalon: P cell, M cell, K cell Muller glia

Other	Macula (Foveola, Fovea centralis) • Optic disc (Optic cup)

Anterior segment

Anterior chamber • Aqueous humour • Posterior chamber • Lens (Capsule of lens, Zonule of Zinn)

Posterior segment

Vitreous humour

Other

Ocular immune system • Tapetum lucidum • Keratocytes

M: EYE

anat(g/a/p)/phys/devp/prot

noco/cong/tumr, epon

proc, drug(S1A/1E/1F/1L)