The Descemet Membrane is one of the six layers that make up the cornea.
It is an acellular structure located between the endothelium and the stroma of the cornea. It has a thickness of between 10 and 15 microns and is composed mainly of collagen fibers. It may remain intact despite severe corneal ulcerations due to its resistance to the action of proteolytic enzymes.
There is a corneal disease called Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy that occurs due to an alteration in the normal structure of this membrane, which can lead to a decrease in the transparency of the cornea and deficit of visual acuity. > Section of the cornea, where Descemet's membrane can be seen (layer with number 4. Bibliography
Paul L. Kaufman, Albert Alm: Physiology of the eye, tenth edition, 1993. Elservier España, S.A. ISBN 978-84-8174-705-8
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