👉 Ellis fluid, also known as Ellis' fluid or Ellis' jelly, is a viscous, colorless, and odorless liquid historically used in ophthalmology. Discovered by Dr. Ellis in the late 19th century, it was initially derived from the eye of a rabbit and later synthesized. This fluid serves as an important reference for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) in eye examinations, particularly in diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma. Its consistency and properties make it an ideal tool for ophthalmologists to assess the health of the eye's internal structures, especially the optic nerve and its surrounding fluid dynamics.
