eye opthalmology in relation to pathologies Flashcards
function of conjunctiva
keeps your eye lubricated and prevents irritants from getting in
The conjunctiva is a thin, clear membrane that protects your eye. It covers the inside of your eyelid and the white of your eye (the sclera).
what covers the iris and pupil
Your cornea covers the iris (the colored part of your eye) and pupil (the black center of your eye).
patho of conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva is known as conjunctivitis and is characterized by
dilation of the conjunctival vessels, resulting in hyperemia and edema of the conjunctiva, typically with associated discharge.
the anterior part of eye includes what
The anterior chamber is the front part of the eye between the cornea and the iris.
what causes lens to go cloudy in cataracts
Age-related or senile cataracts are mostly developed due to increase in oxidative stress in lens,4 either resulting from various systemic diseases such diabetes mellitus or imbalance in pro and anti-oxidants in the body, particularly the eyes.
in glaucoma what becomes clogged
trabecular mesh