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, ...

Inclusion cysts of the ocular adnexa are not uncommon. They often are asymptomatic and rarely present symptoms, depending on size and location. Post-surgical conjunctival cysts are seen following ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To describe the use of an acellular dermal allograft (AlloDerm) for patients with insufficient conjunctiva during evisceration and implantation surgery. The medical records of six patients with ...

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 ...

An 87-year-old white woman was referred to the New England Eye Center for evaluation of conjunctival pigmentation of her left eye. The patient’s primary ophthalmologist noticed the pigmentation during ...