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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for Conjunctiva
  1. Chemosis 
    ... lines the eyelids and surface of the eye (conjunctiva). ... eye irritation. The outer surface of the eye (conjunctiva) may look like a big blister. It can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003038.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Conjunctivitis or pink eye 
    The conjunctiva is a clear layer of tissue lining the eyelids and covering the white of the eye. Conjunctivitis occurs when the conjunctiva becomes swollen or inflamed. This swelling can be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001010.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Conjunctiva 
    The conjunctiva is a thin, clear membrane that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part ... contains many tiny blood vessels. Inflammation of the conjunctiva is called conjunctivitis . It makes the surface over ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002326.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Subconjunctival hemorrhage 
    ... thin layer of clear tissue called the bulbar conjunctiva . A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a small blood vessel breaks open and bleeds within the conjunctiva. The blood is often very visible, but since ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001616.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Eye muscle repair - series (image) 
    The conjunctiva links the eyeball to the eye socket. The external muscles of the eye are found behind the conjunctiva. ... in the tissue between the eye and eyelid (conjunctiva).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100062_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Allergic conjunctivitis 
    The conjunctiva is a clear layer of tissue lining the eyelids and covering the white of the eye. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the conjunctiva becomes swollen or inflamed due to a reaction ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pinguecula 
    ... pingueculum is a common, noncancerous growth of the conjunctiva. This is the clear, thin tissue that covers ... The growth occurs in the part of the conjunctiva that is exposed when the eye is open.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001025.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Melanoma of the eye 
    ... of the eye, including the: Choroid Ciliary body Conjunctiva Eyelid Iris Orbit The choroid layer is the ... painful eye Small defect on the iris or conjunctiva In some cases, there may be no symptoms.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001022.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Eye redness 
    ... and covers the surface of the eye (the conjunctiva). This is often referred to as "pink eye." ... blood thinners. Because the blood leaks into the conjunctiva, which is clear, you cannot wipe or rinse ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Slit-lamp exam 
    ... will examine your eyes, especially the eyelids, cornea, conjunctiva, sclera, and iris. Often a yellow dye (fluorescein) ... This test is used to examine the: Conjunctiva (the thin membrane ... and the white part of the eyeball) Cornea (the clear outer lens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003880.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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