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corneal edema - ANSWER-When water is retained and swelling
occurs in the
cornea.
Corneal Infiltrates & ulcers - ANSWER-A discrete collection
of inflammatory
cells in the
cornea
corneal scarring - ANSWER-Superficial grayish opacity on the
cornea which is
usually the result of an old injury or infection
of the cornea.
keratoplasty - ANSWER-surgical repair of the cornea (corneal
transplant)
,Fungal keratitis - ANSWER-is usually secondary to trauma
involving organic
material; it can also be contact lens or
solution related
herpes simplex - ANSWER-"cold sores"; clear vesicles
with red base that
evolve into
pustules
herpes zoster - ANSWER-viral disease affecting the peripheral
nerves, characterized by painful blisters that spread over the
skin following the affected nerves, usually unilateral; also
known as shingles
pterygium - ANSWER-thin tissue growing into the cornea from
the conjunctiva,
usually caused from sun exposure,
triangle in shape
Pinguecula - ANSWER-yellowish mass on the conjunctiva that
may be related
to exposure to ultraviolet light, dry
climates, and dust
, Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the conjunctiva
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) - ANSWER-large elevated
papules in the
tarsal conjunctiva. Usually associated with
soft lens wear.
blepharitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the glands and eyelash
follicles along
the margin of the
eyelids
ptosis - ANSWER-drooping of the upper eyelid
Acanthamoeba - ANSWER-extremely serious infection. caused
by a parasite in
water. very painful, red eye that does not respond to
conventional treatment.
coloboma - ANSWER-conditions where normal tissue in or
around the eye is
missing at
birth
Aniridia - ANSWER-absence of an iris