ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CONJUNCTIVA
From New Latin membrāna conjunctīva the conjunctive membrane, from Late Latin conjunctīvusconjunctive.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONJUNCTIVA»
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Inflammatory Diseases of the Conjunctivae
Inflammatory Diseases of the Conjunctiva Thanh Hoang-Xuan, M. D. Professeur
des Universités–Practicien Hospitalier Head Department of Ophthalmology
Christophe Baudouin, M. D. Professeur des Universités–Practicien Hospitalier
Head ...
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
The veterinarian must first ascertain whether changes in conjunctival appearance
reflect disease of ocular surface tissues (eyelids, conjunctiva, or cornea),
intraocular disease, or systemic disease. The diagnostic approach to conjunctival
...
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Cornea and
conjunctiva: clinical procedures
1995, 118pp, 65 illustrations, 16 colour plates, Spiralbound
Chris J. Cakanac, Paul C. Ajamian, 1996
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Ocular Surface Disease: Cornea,
Conjunctiva and Tear Film: ...
The conjunctiva is the mucosal surface that extends from the corneoscleral
limbus to the eyelid margins and caruncle.H Often overlooked, conjunctival
tissue's complex functions are necessary to maintain ocular surface homeostasis.
Edward J. Holland, Mark J. Mannis, W. Barry Lee, 2013
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Eyelid, Conjunctival, and Orbital Tumors: An Atlas and Textbook
General Considerations A lymphoid tumor can occur in the conjunctiva as an
isolated condition or it can be a manifestation of systemic lymphoma (1-20). In the
authors' clinical series of 1,643 conjunctival tumors, there were 128 lymphoid ...
Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, 2008
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Clinical Ocular Pharmacology
Disorders of the conjunctiva are one of the leading causes of unscheduled visits
to eye care practitioners. A wide range of etiologies for conjunctival disease
exists, including infection, inflammation, trauma, degeneration, and neoplasm.
Jimmy D. Bartlett, Siret D. Jaanus, 2008
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Manual of Ocular Diagnosis and Therapy
Deborah Pavan-Langston and Kathryn Colby NORMAL ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY A. Conjunctiva: Anatomy 1 . Gross anatomy. The conjunctiva is a
thin, transparent mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid (
palpehral ...
Deborah Pavan-Langston, 2008
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Strabismus Surgery and its Complications
The bulbar conjunctiva merges with the stroma and epithelium of the cornea.
Histologically, the conjunctiva is covered by nonkeratinized stratified squamous
epithelial cells and has an underlying substantia propria. The bulbar conjunctiva
...
David K. Coats, Scott E. Olitsky, 2007
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Clinical Contact Lens Practice
Lower-magnification scanning electron microscopic image of the rabbit bulbar
conjunctiva. The mosaic of small polygonal cells is frequently punctuated by the
round or oval orifices of the goblet cells (arrow). (Magnification 3,000 x.) As noted
...
Edward S. Bennett, Barry A. Weissman, 2005
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Molecular Pathology of FHV-1 Infection Within Feline Cornea, ...
Feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1) is one of the major causes of feline upper respiratory tract and ocular disease.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONJUNCTIVA»
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Lakers' Brown (eye) to miss two summer league games
... in the eye during practice Monday and, after being examined by a doctor Tuesday, was diagnosed with a small laceration in the conjunctiva. «ESPN, Jul 15»
Prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis among basic school children in …
Allergic conjunctivitis (AC) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva due to allergy [1]–[3]. AC ranges from more prevalent non-sight threatening ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
TIDI Products Informs about Healthcare Worker Conjunctiva …
Infection transmission via conjunctiva is proven and contamination risk is present without a known spray or splash event. Most acute-care ... «PR Web, Jun 15»
There is more to 'tears' than meets the eye
The inner layer is made up of mucus which is produced by the white surface of the eye called conjunctiva. Mucus allows the watery layer to ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
Sjogren's syndrome involves more than just dry eyes
Insufficient lubrication of the eyes can also lead to bacterial infection of the conjunctiva (the thin membrane that covers the inner surface of the ... «Lamar Ledger, Jun 15»
Pinkeye: Early detection and action recommended this summer
... common name for infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), is a contagious disease causing inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. «Bovine Veterinarian, Jun 15»
Ask the GP: A closer look at some common eye problems
Dr Nina replies: Conjunctivitis results in the reddening of the white part of the eye (the conjunctiva). The eye may feel itchy, gritty or burning, and ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
Viral insight: How to prevent eye infections this summer
... (cornea) or the thin, moist membrane line of the outer and inner eyelids (conjunctiva). Although there are no particular reasons for the cause, ... «The Express Tribune, Jun 15»
Video microscope to avert life-threatening serious adverse drug …
However, the worm is most obvious when it crosses the conjunctiva of the eye. Because onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis are co-endemic ... «The Pharmaceutical Journal, Jun 15»
Your Eyes Need Sun Protection Too
However, prolonged or magnified exposure to UV radiation can cause severe inflammation to the cornea and conjunctiva (the layer lining the ... «Care2.com, Jun 15»
