eye opthalmology in relation to pathologies Flashcards

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function of conjunctiva

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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).

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what covers the iris and pupil

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Your cornea covers the iris (the colored part of your eye) and pupil (the black center of your eye).

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patho of conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva is known as conjunctivitis and is characterized by

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dilation of the conjunctival vessels, resulting in hyperemia and edema of the conjunctiva, typically with associated discharge.

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the anterior part of eye includes what

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The anterior chamber is the front part of the eye between the cornea and the iris.

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what causes lens to go cloudy in cataracts

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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.

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in glaucoma what becomes clogged

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trabecular mesh

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