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  2. Sclera - Wikipedia

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    The thickness of the sclera varies from 1 mm at the posterior pole to 0.3 mm just behind the insertions of the four rectus muscles. The sclera's blood vessels are mainly on the surface. Along with the vessels of the conjunctiva (which is a thin layer covering the sclera), those in the episclera render the inflamed eye bright red. [6]

  3. Chemosis - Wikipedia

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    The term derives from the Greek words cheme and -osis, cheme meaning cockleshell due to the swollen conjunctiva resembling it, and -osis meaning condition. [1] The swelling is due to the oozing of exudate from abnormally permeable capillaries. In general, chemosis is a nonspecific sign of eye irritation.

  4. Conjunctiva - Wikipedia

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    In the anatomy of the eye, the conjunctiva (pl.: conjunctivae) is a thin mucous membrane that lines the inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the white of the eye). [1] It is composed of non-keratinized, stratified squamous epithelium with goblet cells, stratified columnar epithelium and stratified cuboidal epithelium (depending on the ...

  5. Human eye - Wikipedia

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    The spaces of the eye are filled with the aqueous humour anteriorly, between the cornea and lens, and the vitreous body, a jelly-like substance, behind the lens, filling the entire posterior cavity. The aqueous humour is a clear watery fluid that is contained in two areas: the anterior chamber between the cornea and the iris, and the posterior ...

  6. Conjunctivochalasis - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis can be further made under a slit lamp upon the observation of redundant conjunctival folds. These folds can be made more apparent by staining with fluorescein dye and by applying gentle upward pressure with a finger to the eyeball through the lower lid. In pure aqueous tear deficiency dry eye patients, fluorescein stains in the ...

  7. These are the pedophile symbols you need to know to protect ...

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    You can keep your children safer by knowing the symbols and codes pedophiles use to recognize and communicate with each other.

  8. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Swelling of the sclera may also occur. [1] Itching is more common in cases due to allergies. [3] Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes. [1] The most common infectious causes in adults are viral, whereas in children bacterial causes predominate. [7] [3] The viral infection may occur along with other symptoms of a common cold. [1]

  9. Joey Graziadei Says Gilbert Syndrome Diagnosis Is Behind His ...

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    ABC/Christopher Willard Joey Graziadei has officially addressed the comments about his “yellow eyes.” “Hi everyone, I hope you are having a beautiful day,” Joey, 28, said via Instagram on ...