Conjunctiva

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 More General Terms 3 Additional Terms 4 References

Introduction

• A thin, transparent membrane that covers the posterior aspect of the eyelid ( tarsus) & the anterior aspect of the sclera.

• The conjunctiva protects the eye against foreign materials & microorganisms.
• The palpebral conjunctiva is the tarsal conjunctival covering. The bulbar conjunctiva is the scleral conjunctival covering.
• The bulbar conjunctiva is loose & wrinkled over the sclera, but adherent to the cornea.
• Age-related disorders of the conjunctiva:

• diminished mucous cells

• increased evaporation of tear film
• symptoms of dry eyes
• managed with artificial tears & lubricating ointment

• subconjunctival hemorrhages

More General Terms

• eye structure

Additional Terms

• conjunctivitis

References

1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 69
2. Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 10th edition, AMR Agur & MJ Lee (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 1999

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