Conjunctiva

Question 1

the area where palpebral conjunctiva meets bulbar conjunctiva

Answer 1

Conjunctival fornix

Question 2

conjunctiva that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the anterior aspect of the globe respectively

Answer 2

Palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva

Question 3

Overproduction of tears. Common response to ocular irritation.

Answer 3

Epiphora

Question 4

A response to Non-specific antigenic stimulation. They are present everywhere but the bulbar surface of the third eyelid is considered abnormal and consistent with a diagnosis of conjunctivitis.

Answer 4

Conjunctival lymphoid follicles

Question 5

these are present in conjunctival epithelium and produce the innermost mucus layer of the three-layered tear film. Patients with conjunctivitis will often over produce mucus.

Answer 5

Goblet cells

Question 6

a very common clinical sign with conjunctivitis

Answer 6

Mucoid discharge

Question 7

found in cases of KCS, due to loss of aqueous portion of the tear film which causes mucous overproduction, bacterial overgrowth and subsquent WBC recruitment.

Answer 7

Mucopurulent discharge

Question 8

describes congestion of the superficial vessels of the conjunctiva. Predominance of this finding suggest superficial disease.

Answer 8

Conjunctival Hyperemia

Question 9

refers to congestion of deep conjunctival vessels. Predominance of this CS suggest deeper disease process.

Answer 9

Episcleral injection

Question 10

inflammation of the cornea. CS = neovacularization, corneal pigmentation, corneal fibrosis, corneal ulceration, white blood cell infiltration.

Answer 10

Keratitis

Question 11

Permanent adhesion between the conjunctiva and the cornea

Answer 11

Symblepharon

Question 12

non-pigmented corneal blood vessels. Provides evidence of previous keratitis

Answer 12

Ghost vessels

Question 13

Edema of the conjunctiva

Answer 13

Chemosis