Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, occurs when there’s an infection or swelling in your conjunctiva — the thin, transparent membrane that lies over the inner surface of the eyelid and ...

Abstract Because alteration of oscillatory potentials of the electroretinogram has been described in diabetic patients without signs of diabetic retinopathy as an early marker of changes in ...

It can be hard to tell a scratched cornea (corneal abrasion) from pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis). They can have similar symptoms, including eye redness, tearing, and sensitivity to light.

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Watery eyes are synonymous with springtime. Pollen triggers inflammation within the conjunctiva, or what is commonly known as the white portion of the eyes. In addition to leaking eyes, pollen often ...

Coating the surface of the eye are the specialized epithelia of the cornea and conjunctiva, overlaid by a tear film that hydrates the eye and maintains a smooth, refractive surface. Exposed to a dry ...

Peer ReviewDownload a summary of the editorial decision process including editorial decision letters, reviewer comments and author responses to feedback. Targeting Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 ...

Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is currently the preferred term for premalignant and malignant epithelial lesions of the cornea and conjunctiva and this review will approach these lesions ...

Conjunctivochalasis (CCH) is characterized by loose and non-edematous folds of excess conjunctiva, generally in the inferior bulbar conjunctival area (Marmalidou and colleagues). As the tissue ...

During an exam an optometrist or ophthalmologist looks at cornea, conjunctiva, eyelids, iris, lens, retina and optic nerve. Read more about eye parts and how your vision works, and take our quiz on ...