keratoconjunctivitis
Cornea-conjunctiva inflammation condition
Keratoconjunctivitis is inflammation affecting both the cornea and the conjunctiva—the clear membrane covering the eye's surface.
It causes redness, pain, light sensitivity, and watery discharge.
Common forms include viral keratoconjunctivitis (highly contagious, often called "pink eye") and keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or dry eye syndrome.
Abnormal aversion to brightness
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tearingForcibly separating material
- grittinessRough granular quality
- burningCombustion in progress
dryness · blurred vision · itchiness · soreness · discomfort · lacrimation · eyelid swelling · stinging
Protective tissue response
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- opacityImpermeability to light
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
Relating to spring
- atopicGenetically prone to allergies
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- herpeticRelating to blister-causing virus
- adenoviralOf a virus family
chlamydial · allergic · bacterial · actinic
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
Eye's clear outer dome
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- endotheliumCells lining blood vessels
- eyelidsMovable eye covers
- scleraEyeball's outer membrane
photophobia
Abnormal aversion to brightness
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tearingForcibly separating material
- grittinessRough granular quality
burning · dryness · blurred vision · itchiness · soreness · discomfort · lacrimation · eyelid swelling · stinging · crusting
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- scarringPermanent mark formation
- opacityImpermeability to light
vernal
Relating to spring
- atopicGenetically prone to allergies
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- herpeticRelating to blister-causing virus
adenoviral · chlamydial · allergic · bacterial · actinic
artificial tears
Manufactured eye moisture drops
- lubricantsFriction-reducing substances
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- endotheliumCells lining blood vessels
- eyelidsMovable eye covers
culture
Collective social practices
- cytologyStudy of cells
- Corneal Disorderskeratitis