(1) 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
(PDF 240K)
Conditions covered
Arcus senilis, Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis, Dry eye syndrome, Episcleritis, Floaters,
Herpes simplex
Pharmaceutical Journal 2007;278:195-198 (17 February 2007)
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(2) Ocular
conditions from A to Z (ii)
This article concludes Marvyn Elton's A to Z guide to ocular conditions that pharmacists might encounter
(PDF 230K)
Conditions covered
Marginal keratitis, Meibomian cysts, Naevi, Pingueculae, Pterygia, Red eyes,
Styes, Subconjunctival haemorrhage, Trichiasis, Uveitis, Watery eyes, Xanthelasmata
Pharmaceutical Journal 2007;278:255-258 (3 March 2007)
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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
Choroid The choroid lies between
the retina and sclera. It is made up of blood vessels that supply
the back of the eye. The choroid is joined to the ciliary body
and to edges of the optic nerve at the back of the eye.
Ciliary body The ciliary body lies
just behind the iris. Attached to the ciliary body are tiny fibres
that suspend the lens in the eye. The ciliary body produces aqueous
humor (clear fluid that fills the front of the eye) and controls
accommodation by changing the shape of the crystalline lens through
contracting and relaxing.
Iris The iris is the coloured part
of the eye. It controls light levels inside the eye.
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