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irritation (inflammation) in the eye. It often affects the middle part of the eye (uvea). This area contains many of the blood vessels that supply the rest of the eye. The uvea is made up of three structures: • The middle layer of the eyeball (choroid). • The colored part of the front of the eye (iris). • The connection between the iris and the choroid (ciliary body). Uveitis can affect any part of the uvea as well as other important structures in the eye. There are several types of uveitis:

care professional. More common : Burning of eye Feeling of something in eye Itching of eye Stining of eye Dryness of the eye Contraindication : - Conditions : Illness of macula of eye, Degeneration of eye and macular swelling, inflammation of uvea of eye , inflammation of Iris the colored part of eyeball, Absent eye lens ,Inflammation of eye, Pink eye, Macular Edema, Presence of artificial eye lens. - Allergies: Prostaglandins prostaglandins is F2A ,prostaglandins E1 ,prostaglandins E2 . Drug

as UVR can damage DNA causing mutations leading to cancer (Videira et al., 2013). In addition, melanosomes are not only found in the skin but can also be found in several other tissues such as the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, the uvea of the eye, cochlea and adipose tissues (D’Mello, Finlay, Baguley, & Askarian-Amiri,

Abstract: “Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) specifically affects the macular region of the central retina, where both ganglion cells and cones are present at very high densities.” (Penfold & Provis, 2005). In this paper, the origins and effects of macular degeneration, both Age-related (usually expressed in adults over 50) and Juvenile (occurring in the teens and early 20’s) are analyzed and discussed. I hate my life. As the most complex organ in the human body and the only externally viewed

The human body is a complex system that is composed of billions of cells, undergoing growth, division and death in an orderly fashion on a daily basis. When this process occurs in an abnormal manner, the outcome is typically referred to as a tumor. In today’s world, tumor is a term that is commonly heard throughout the world. Also referred to as neoplasm, a tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue resulting from the rapid cell division due to some form of mutation (Cooper). They are classified into

Uveitis Uveitis is when part of or all of the uveal tract become inflamed. The uveal tract (uvea) is a layer of the eye made up of three structures: The choroid. This is a layer containing the eye’s blood vessels located between the outer white part of the eyeball (sclera) and the inner layer (retina). The iris. This is the colored portion of the eye. The ciliary body. This is an area of muscle at the base of the iris that helps focus the lens. All or part of the uveal tract may

Uveitis I have medical condition that could probably lose my eyesight, called uveitis which is inflammation of the uvea. I was around 15 years old with my dad, and brother, at my new eye doctor’s office. Due to my old doctor never did anything about these black dots that I’ve been seeing recently, and not to mention he doesn’t show up to the appointment. We heard from my mom that this doctor is more reliable than the other doctor we had. During my checkup I needed tell my doctor that I have been

moles, family history of melanoma, and a weakened immune system. The three types of melanoma include cutaneous , mucosal, an ocular. These moles rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye, in special cases they do. Ocular melanoma is found in the uvea, which includes the iris, ciliary, and choroid. 6 people per 1 million are diagnosed with this

will lead to a permanent cicatrization. This can result in blurred vision and blindness. You may also suffer from a loss of sensation in the cornea; For example, you will not be able to tell if you have a flap or if you have grit in your eye. On the uvea, including the iris. Inflammation of the iris occurs frequently when you suffer from shingles in the eye and this can lead to permanent scarring. It can also cause fluid pressure inside the eye to increase, increasing the chances of developing glaucoma