The transparent tissue that covers your eye is called the conjunctiva. When blood collects under this transparent tissue, it’s known as bleeding under the conjunctiva, or subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Scientists have produced an organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear production. Using their new model, ...

The eye has three structures that work together to protect it, namely, the , eyelids and lacrimal apparatus. The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye. While a ...

Chemosis occurs when the inner lining of the eyelids swells. This means your eye has become irritated, typically by allergies or as the result of a viral or bacterial infection. What is chemosis of ...

The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear ...

Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis (PK) is an inflammatory eye condition resulting from an immune overreaction to pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites. The condition causes inflammation of ...

Area (Arrow) Where the Conjunctival Sign Is Most Conspicuous. Heretofore, information concerning the nature and significance of this conjunctival sign has been obtained with the slit lamp, an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Conjunctival chalasis is a common and frustrating ocular surface condition that causes discomfort and pain. It ...

The use of conjunctiva autograft, adjunct antimetabolite therapy has been shown to be effective in preventing pterygium recurrence. 5-FU is marginally superior to conjunctival autograft in the ...