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Recurrent
Corneal Erosion
Recurrent corneal erosion is a
condition affecting the outermost layer of corneal cells
called the epithelium.
Retinal Tear
Retinal tears commonly occur when there is traction on the
retina by the vitreous gel inside the eye.
Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment
occurs when the
retina’s sensory and pigment
layers separate.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, hereditary disease that
causes the rod photoreceptors in the retina to gradually
degenerate.
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), also known as retrolental
fibroplasia, is a potentially blinding condition affecting the
retina of newborns.
Scleritis
Scleritis is an inflammatory disease that affects the
conjunctiva, sclera, and episclera (the connective tissue
between the conjunctiva and sclera).
Strabismus
Strabismus is a problem caused by one or more improperly
functioning eye muscles, resulting in a misalignment of the
eyes.
Stye
A chalazion (stye) is a small lump in the eyelid caused by
obstruction of an oil producing or meibomian gland.
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a small blood vessel
under the conjunctiva breaks and bleeds.
Temporal
Arteritis
Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell
arteritis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the
medium-sized blood vessels that supply the head, eyes, and
optic nerves.
Uveitis
Uveitis is a general term that refers to
inflammation or swelling of the eye's structures responsible
for its blood supply.
Vein
Occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion occurs when the circulation of a
retinal vein becomes obstructed by an adjacent blood vessel,
causing hemorrhages in the retina.
Vitreous Detachment
The vitreous space is located posteriorly between the lens of
the eye and the retina.
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