Conjunctiva Flashcards

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Q

Tissue the lines the inner surface of the eyelids and continues on to the outer surface of the globe except for the cornea

A

Conjunctiva

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Inflammation that causes the small blood vessels in the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva to dilate so that it appears bright pink or red

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Conjunctivitis

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When one of the tiny blood vessels under the conjunctiva rupture, allowing blood to flow under the tissue..can be caused by violent sneezing or even rubbing of the eyes

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Subconjunctival Hemmorage

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Small, benign, yellow-white mass of degenerated tissue of the bulbar conjunctiva but does not located on the cornea

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Pinguecula

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Wedge-shaped growthof the bulbar conjunctiva, due to sun damage, and usually grows onto the cornea

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Pterygium

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Very common tumors involving the bulbar conjunctiva

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Nevi (Freckles)

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