Ocular redness - I: Etiology, pathogenesis, and assessment of conjunctival hyperemia
| Autor: | Sonia Anchouche, Sharad K. Mittal, Thomas H. Dohlman, Tomas Blanco, Jia Yin, Ann Yung, Reza Dana, Rohan Bir Singh, Lingjia Liu |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Conjunctiva Hyperemia Article Microcirculation Pathogenesis conjunctival hyperemia 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Conjunctival hyperemia 030212 general & internal medicine Grading (tumors) Pathological Inflammation business.industry Conjunctivitis Dermatology Ophthalmology medicine.anatomical_structure ocular redness 030221 ophthalmology & optometry Etiology sense organs business Conjunctival vasculature |
| Zdroj: | The Ocular Surface, 21, 134-144. ELSEVIER Ocul Surf |
| Popis: | The translucent appearance of the conjunctiva allows for immediate visualization of changes in the circulation of the conjunctival microvasculature consisting of extensive branching of superficial and deep arterial systems and corresponding drainage pathways, and the translucent appearance of the conjunctiva allows for immediate visualization of changes in the circulation. Conjunctival hyperemia is caused by a pathological vasodilatory response of the microvasculature in response to inflammation due to a myriad of infectious and non-infectious etiologies. It is one of the most common contributors of ocular complaints that prompts visits to medical centers. Our understanding of these neurogenic and immune-mediated pathways has progressed over time and has played a critical role in developing targeted novel therapies. Due to a multitude of underlying etiologies, patients must be accurately diagnosed for efficacious management of conjunctival hyperemia. The diagnostic techniques used for the grading of conjunctival hyperemia have also evolved from descriptive and subjective grading scales to more reliable computer-based objective grading scales. |
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