Schlemm's canal

The canal of Schlemm (sinus venosus sclerae or scleral venous plexus ) is a ring extending manifold in mind. It is located in the scleral portion of the chamber angle ( Iridokornealwinkel ) and forms the central drainage path for the aqueous humor. About numerous small Abflusskanälchen there are connections to the episcleral veins. The channel itself is endothelbekleidet, but no blood vessel. Between Schlemm's canal and the front corner of the eye is a tightly woven mesh, the trabecular meshwork, through the gap spaces ( Fontana - rooms) the aqueous humor can flow into the channel.

The regulation of intraocular pressure results from the ratio of aqueous humor production to its drain. If this is not ensured or disturbed, it can cause an increase in intraocular pressure, which can lead to glaucoma ( glaucoma). The increased pressure inside the eye can damage the optic nerve head and lead to blindness of the patient.

Schlemm's canal is named after its discoverer, Friedrich Schlemm, named.