A new collaborative study by Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center marks a significant advance toward noninvasive ...

The transparent tissue that covers your eye is called the conjunctiva. When blood collects under this transparent tissue, it’s known as bleeding under the conjunctiva, or subconjunctival hemorrhage.

Chemosis occurs when the inner lining of the eyelids swells. This means your eye has become irritated, typically by allergies or as the result of a viral or bacterial infection. What is chemosis of ...

Scientists have produced an organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear production. Using their new model, ...

The eye has three structures that work together to protect it, namely, the , eyelids and lacrimal apparatus. The conjunctiva is a transparent mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye. While a ...

The blinding complications of trachoma are associated with progressive conjunctival fibrosis due to excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) components. We studied the processes involved ...

Conjunctivitis is any inflammation to the conjunctiva of the eyes which is common in the rainy season. Dr Shah shares why, and what to do about it.

The conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue (CALT) is formed by the abundant lymphoid follicles and diffuse lymphoid tissues present in the substantia propria 6. CALT can detect and present antigens ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Conjunctival chalasis is a common and frustrating ocular surface condition that causes discomfort and pain. It ...

The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in tear ...

Inclusion cysts of the ocular adnexa are not uncommon. They often are asymptomatic and rarely present symptoms, depending on size and location. Post-surgical conjunctival cysts are seen following ...