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  2. Decompression sickness - Wikipedia

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    This description of a bubble forming in the eye of a viper subjected to a near vacuum was the first recorded description of decompression sickness. [115] 1769: Giovanni Morgagni described the post mortem findings of air in cerebral circulation and surmised that this was the cause of death. [116]

  3. Paroxysmal tonic upgaze - Wikipedia

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    Paroxysmal tonic upgaze (PTU) of childhood is a rare and distinctive neuro-ophthalmological syndrome characterized by episodes of sustained upward deviation of the eyes. Symptoms normally appear in babies under one year of age and are characterized by an upward stare or gaze, with the eyes rolled back, while the chin is typically held low.

  4. Lacrimal caruncle - Wikipedia

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    Treatment for dry eyes due to clogged glands includes refraining from rubbing the eyes and rinsing the eyes with clear water frequently during the day, either with clean hands or a spray faucet. Additionally, one can use a warm damp cloth on the eye, which will help the clogged pore to open up and release some pressure.

  5. Intraocular hemorrhage - Wikipedia

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    They are also more common in children during the summer. The incidence of traumatic hyphema is approximately 12 per 100,000. Males are three to five times more affected than females. [17] The annual incidence of vitreous hemorrhage is 7 per 1,000,000. [18] In the Chinese population, it occurs at a much higher rate of 4.8 cases per 10,000 person ...

  6. Loa loa - Wikipedia

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    Whole blood with microfilaria worm, giemsa stain. L. loa worms have a simple structure consisting of a head (which lacks lips), a body, and a blunt tail. The outer body of the worm is composed of a cuticle with three main layers made up of collagen and other compounds which aid in protecting the nematodes while they are inside the digestive system of their host.

  7. Gas bubble disease - Wikipedia

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    Gas bubble disease can be detected by the formation of small gas bubbles under the epidermis which includes the formation of gas bubbles in the skin, the gills and eyeballs causing exophtalmia. Gas bubbles may also form in extremities (fins), in the vascular system where they often cause embolism and in their mouth opening. The gas bubble ...

  8. Trypophobia - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 January 2025. Fear or disgust of objects with repetitive patterns of small holes or protrusions. Not to be confused with Trypanophobia. The holes in lotus seed heads elicit feelings of discomfort or repulsion in some people. Trypophobia is an aversion to the sight of repetitive patterns or clusters of ...

  9. Loa loa filariasis - Wikipedia

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    Hemorrhaging of the eye, particularly the retinal and conjunctiva regions, is another common sign associated with SAE of ivermectin treatment in patients with L. loa infections and is observed between D2 and D5 post-treatment. This can be visible for up to 5 weeks following treatment and has increased severity with higher microfilarial loads.