Conjunctiva & Sclera Flashcards
1
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Pinguecula
A
A white or yellow growth in the conjunctiva
2
Q
Papillae
A
Flattened, closely packed nodule growth on the inside of the eyelid; more associated with forign bodies/allergies
3
Q
Follicles
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Dome-shaped nodule growth on the inside of the eyelid: more associated with viral/bacterial infection or toxins
4
Q
Injection
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Enlargement of the conjunctiva blood vessels
5
Q
Chemosis
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Swelling of the conjuctiva
6
Q
Bleb
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Blister of fluid
7
Q
Concretion
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Small white or yellowish debris deposits under the eyelid
8
Q
Scleral Show
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Condition where more of the Sclera becomes visible
9
Q
Conjchalasis (conj chalasis)
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Loose/redundant conjunctiva
10
Q
Episcleritis
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Inflammation of the episclera (thin tissue layer between the conjunctiva & sclera)
