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  2. Chemosis - Wikipedia

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    Chemosis is the swelling (or edema) of the conjunctiva. 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 ...

  3. Conjunctivitis - Wikipedia

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    Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis is the combination of conjunctivitis with blepharitis and keratitis. It is clinically defined by changes of the lid margin, meibomian gland dysfunction, redness of the eye, conjunctival chemosis and inflammation of the cornea. [34]

  4. Conjunctiva - Wikipedia

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    The conjunctiva can be affected by tumors which can be benign, pre-malignant or malignant. [21] Leptospirosis, an infection with Leptospira, can cause conjunctival suffusion, which is characterized by chemosis, and redness without exudates.

  5. Conjunctival suffusion - Wikipedia

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    Conjunctival suffusion is an eye finding occurring early in leptospirosis, which is caused by Leptospira interrogans. Conjunctival suffusion is characterized by redness of the conjunctiva that resembles conjunctivitis , but it does not involve inflammatory exudates. [ 1 ]

  6. Conjunctivochalasis - Wikipedia

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    The resulting loose, excess conjunctiva may mechanically irritate the eye and disrupt the tear film and its outflow, leading to dry eye and excess tearing. [2] A correlation may also exist between inflammation in the eye and conjunctivochalasis, though it is unclear whether this correlation is causal.

  7. Subconjunctival bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Subconjunctival bleeding initially appears bright red underneath the transparent bulbar conjunctiva. Later, the bleeding may spread and become green or yellow as the hemoglobin is metabolized. It usually disappears within two weeks. [5] The affected eye may feel dry, rough, or scratchy, but the condition is not usually painful.

  8. Celebrity Faces Show Alarming Effects Of Ozempic Use As ...

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    Hollywood is abuzz with allegations of “Ozempic face,” a term for “gaunt” features linked to rapid weight loss. Stars like Katy Perry, Lizzo, and John Goodman are currently facing scrutiny ...

  9. Red eye (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    A red eye is an eye that appears red due to illness or injury.It is usually injection and prominence of the superficial blood vessels of the conjunctiva, which may be caused by disorders of these or adjacent structures.