German ophthalmologist, born on June 24, 1867, Medina in Asia Minor; on July 29, 1930, Freiburg im Breisgau died. Axenfeld has made important contributions to the anatomy of the eye, bacteriology and histology, and surgical ophthalmology. He is particularly interested in eye infections, and in Freiburg, his excellent clinical and laboratory facilities have enabled him to expand his research in the field. His eye care, his teaching and operational skills have attracted many graduate students, and Axenfeld has gained an international reputation. In 1925, he was elected chairman of the German Academy of Ophthalmology (Deutsche ophthalmologische Gesellschaft), who received the Graefe Medal for research on metastatic ophthalmia. He also received the Gold Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his contribution to the profession. Axenfeld syndrome: a syndrome characterized by a later corneal embryo toxin, a significant Schwalbe line and adhesion of the iris to the Schwalbe line.