Staphyloma

 

                                                                             Staphyle 

Staphyle To Staphyloma

The term "staphyloma" (from Greek "staphyle" = grape) began to be formalized in ophthalmic texts to describe the grape-like protrusion from the globe.

Staphyloma refers to an abnormal outpouching or protrusion of the uveal tissue through a weak or thinned area of the eyeball, typically involving the cornea or sclera. It is classified based on location as anterior, intercalary, ciliary, equatorial, or posterior staphyloma.

Hippocrates (c. 460–370 BCE) and other ancient Greek physicians described gross deformities of the eye, likely including staphyloma, though the term itself wasn’t in use.

Roman physician Galen may have indirectly referenced staphylomatous conditions in his anatomical and pathological descriptions.

Antonio Scarpa and Franz Reisinger helped refine ocular pathology, including identifying scleral and corneal weaknesses.

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