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• Retinal hemorrhage
  ...ation: /ˈrɛtɪnəl ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/) is a disorder of the [[eye]] characterized by bleeding into the [[retina]]. ...in word "retina" meaning "net", and the Greek word "haimorrhagia" meaning "bleeding".
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• Intraocular hemorrhage
  ...hem-uh-rij) is a medical condition characterized by bleeding within the [[eye]]. ...rived from three words: "Intra" (Latin for 'within'), "ocular" (Latin for 'eye'), and "hemorrhage" (Greek for 'bursting of blood').
  2 KB (267 words) - 22:36, 7 February 2024
• Black eye
  == Black eye == ...so-called black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin and around the eye.
  2 KB (310 words) - 03:49, 8 February 2024
• Vitrectomy
  ...rmed by a specialist ophthalmologist to remove the vitreous humor from the eye. ...replaced with a saline solution, gas or silicone oil to help maintain the eye's shape.
  2 KB (253 words) - 15:06, 6 February 2024
• Retinal haemorrhage
  ...unced: /ˈrɛtɪnəl ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/) is a disorder of the [[eye]] characterized by bleeding into the [[retina]] or the vitreous humour. ...ccurs in the retina, the innermost, light-sensitive layer of tissue of the eye. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including sudden or gradual change
  2 KB (263 words) - 04:05, 11 February 2024
• Globe rupture
  ...[eye injury]] that occurs when the integrity of the outer membranes of the eye is compromised by a full-thickness wound. This can lead to partial or total ...t force trauma, penetrating injuries, or high-speed particles striking the eye.
  2 KB (223 words) - 23:45, 8 February 2024
• Glaucoma surgery
  .../ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/; from Greek γλαύκωμα, meaning 'gray cataract') is a type of [[eye surgery]] used to treat [[glaucoma]], a condition that damages the [[optic ...urgery. It involves creating a new drainage pathway for fluid to leave the eye.
  2 KB (230 words) - 20:34, 9 February 2024
• Eye redness
  == Eye Redness == ...peremia]]''', is a condition characterized by an abnormal redness of the [[eye]] or eyes.
  2 KB (289 words) - 06:14, 8 February 2024
• Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
  ...characterized by a reduced ability to form blood clots, lung disease, and eye problems. The syndrome is named after the Czechoslovakian doctors Františe * [[Bleeding disorder|Bleeding disorders]]: This is due to a defect in the platelets, which are necessary
  2 KB (281 words) - 15:11, 11 February 2024
• Trabeculectomy
  ...nt of [[glaucoma]] to relieve intraocular pressure by removing part of the eye's [[trabecular meshwork]] and adjacent structures. ...emoved to create a new channel for the [[aqueous humor]] to drain from the eye. This helps to lower intraocular pressure. The procedure is typically perfo
  2 KB (226 words) - 22:11, 7 February 2024
• Hyphema
  ...n that involves the collection of blood inside the anterior chamber of the eye, which is the space between the cornea and the iris. ...eye. Other causes can include [[abnormal blood vessels]], [[tumors]], or [[bleeding disorders]].
  1 KB (180 words) - 01:49, 5 February 2024
• Melena
  ...k, tarry, and foul-smelling stools. The condition is usually indicative of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Melena is typically caused by [[bleeding]] in the upper [[gastrointestinal tract]], which includes the [[esophagus]]
  2 KB (241 words) - 15:59, 4 February 2024
• Scleral buckle
  ...and 'buckle', which refers to the object placed to indent the wall of the eye. ...inal tear to settle against the wall of the eye. The buckle remains on the eye indefinitely.
  2 KB (223 words) - 04:19, 9 February 2024
• Bromfenac
  Bromfenac is used in the form of eye drops to reduce swelling and pain in the eye after [[cataract surgery]]. It works by reducing the production of certain * [[Eye drops]]
  1 KB (202 words) - 16:50, 5 February 2024
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage
  ...[[eye]], leading to a bright red patch appearing in the white part of the eye, known as the [[sclera]]. ...sue covering the white part of the eye, and 'hemorrhage' meaning excessive bleeding.
  2 KB (212 words) - 14:53, 11 February 2024
• Iridotomy
  ...the colored part of the eye, to allow fluid to flow more freely within the eye. ...t can cause damage to the optic nerve due to increased pressure within the eye. The procedure is usually done with a laser (known as a [[laser iridotomy]]
  2 KB (235 words) - 20:20, 5 February 2024
• Intracameral injection
  ...the injection of medication directly into the [[anterior chamber]] of the eye. ...t the medication into the anterior chamber, which is the front part of the eye, between the [[cornea]] and the [[iris]]. This allows for direct delivery o
  2 KB (206 words) - 06:27, 11 February 2024
• Subconjunctival bleeding
  ...al condition characterized by the bursting of small blood vessels in the [[eye]], leading to blood accumulation beneath the [[conjunctiva]]. ...'conjunctiva' referring to the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye, and 'hemorrhage' from the Greek 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'rhegnynai' me
  2 KB (238 words) - 14:50, 11 February 2024
• Laser photocoagulation
  ...leɪʃən/) is a medical procedure used primarily in the treatment of certain eye conditions. The term is derived from the Greek words "photo" meaning light, ...ocedure is generally considered safe and effective for treating a range of eye conditions.
  1 KB (169 words) - 06:58, 11 February 2024
• Strabismus surgery
  ...t of the eyes, which can be caused by issues with the muscles that control eye movement. These muscles, known as the [[extraocular muscles]], can be eithe ...her strengthens or weakens the relevant extraocular muscles to correct the eye misalignment. This is done by either resecting (shortening) or recessing (l
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