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Conjunctivitis and Glaucoma
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Conjunctivitis Conjunctiva- lines the eyelids and the sclera Conjunctivitis- inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria or virus Treatment- eye drops or ointments
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Glaucoma Caused from an increase in intraocular pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye. Leading cause of blindness in the united states Common after age 40
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Glaucoma S&S ◦Loss of peripheral vision ◦Limited night vision ◦Halos around lights ◦Mild to moderate aching ◦Gradual vision loss Treatment- Aimed at reducing intraocular pressure ◦Surgery- (laser, drainage implants) ◦medications
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