Lines@Ophthalmology

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Arlt's Line = conjunctival scar in sulcus subtarsalis.

Ehrlich-Turck Line = linear deposition of KPs in ueitis

Ferry's Line = corneal epithelial iron line at the edge of filtering blebs.

Hudson-Stahil Line= Horizonatl corneal epithelial iron line at the inferior one third of cornea due to aging.

Khodadoust Line = corneal graft endothelial rejection line composed of inflammatory cells.

Paton's Line = Circumferential retinal folds due to optic nerve edema.

Sampaoelesi line = Increased pigmentation anterior to Schwalbe's line in pseudoexfoliation syndrome.

Scheie's Line = pigment on lens equator and posterior capsule in pigment dispersion syndrome.

Schwalbe's Line = Angle structure representing peripheral edge of Descemets membrane.

Stockers Line = Corneal epithelial iron line at the edge of pterygium

White lines of Vogt = Sheathed or sclerosed vessels seen in Lattice degeneration

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