Ocular conditions from A to Z (i)

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The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7439 p195-198
17 February 2007

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Continuing professional development

Ocular conditions from A to Z (i)
In this article, Marvyn Elton presents an A to Z guide to ocular conditions with visible signs that may be shown to pharmacists
Continuing professional development articles	Ocular conditions series

Marvyn Elton, MRPharmS, MCOptom, is an optometrist practising in London and Essex

SUMMARY

Pharmacies are now often the first port of call for treatment of bacterial or allergic conjunctivitis, but pharmacists can also encounter many other eye conditions.This article outlines eye conditions with visible signs. Asymptomatic diseases, such as glaucoma, are not covered.

Conditions covered

Arcus senilis

Blepharitis

Conjunctivitis
(see also Conjunctivitis and chloramphenicol PJ 2005;274:725-728 (PDF 270K))

Dry eye syndrome

Episcleritis

Floaters

Herpes simplex

Glossary

Conjunctiva The conjunctiva is the membrane covering the white of the eye (bulbar conjunctiva) and lining the inside of the eyelids (palpebral conjunctiva)

Cornea The cornea is the clear dome-shaped surface at the front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber

Episclera The episclera is the layer of connective tissue between the sclera (white of the eye) and the conjunctiva

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