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Amsler sign

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nameAmsler sign
synonymsAmsler–Verrey sign
purposeDiagnosing Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis
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Amsler sign also known as Amsler–Verrey sign is the name of the diagnostic finding seen in people with Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI). It is described as presence of blood (hyphema) in the aspirated aqueous fluid, in paracentesis of the anterior chamber, and is caused due to iris atrophy usually seen in FHI and exposure of the fragile iris vasculature to the aqueous fluid. The sudden change of pressure in the anterior chamber upon suction induced by the paracentesis, or during a cataract surgery,

History

This sign is named after the Swiss ophthalmologist Marc Amsler (15 February 1891 – 3 May 1968). It is sometimes referred to as Amsler–Verrey sign to acknowledge the contribution of another Swiss ophthalmologist, Florian Verrey (1911–1976).

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References

  1. (16 July 2010). "Amsler-Verrey sign during cataract surgery in Fuchs heterochromic uveitis". BMJ Case Reports.
  2. mrcophth. "Marc Amsler".
  3. Ashwin, Pammal T.. (2006). "Unusual presentation of Amsler's sign in Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis". Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health).
  4. Ole Daniel Enersen. "Marc Amsler". Who Named It?.
  5. Ole Daniel Enersen. "Florian Verrey". Who Named It?.
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