1. Eye Disorders & Diseases
Photos & Text Provided Courtesy of
E. Joseph Zayac, O.D.
Department of Ophthalmology
The University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio
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Appears to be a sty, but actually is basal cell cancer
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Looks serious, but is only a broken blood vessel similar to bruise on skin
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) infection, contagious
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Viral Conjunctivitis – no treatment indicated
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Pterygium – associated with UV light, common in Texas. Surgery indicated if approaches visual axis
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Cosmetic soft contact lens
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Corneal Ulcer - Complication of misuse of cosmetic contact lens
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Corneal transplant – post op 3 days
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Loss of iris and aphakia (lens) from paint ball injury
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Central cataract - pupil dilated to give vision around cataract
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Cataract with unique design
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Normal retina, optic nerve, blood vessels
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Blockage of retinal vein from hypertension
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Malignant melanoma of retina – follow course of blood vessel to feature elevation of lesion
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Retinal detachment – superior retina
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Bone Spicule – pigmentation of peripheral retina, indicative of retinis. Pigmentosa “RP” – night blindness
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Optic nerve – cupping in glaucoma
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Diabetic retinopathy – dot and blot hemorrhaging. Hard exudates
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Proliferative – new blood vessel of optic nerve in diabetic retinopathy
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