Chapter 19: Diseases of the Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

A. Disorders of the eye. 1. Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) a. Inflammation of conjunctival membranes in front of eye. b. Redness, pain, swelling and discharge. c. Highly contagious. d. Rx – antibiotic eye drops. 2. Glaucoma. a. Excessive intraocular pressure causing destruction of the retina and atrophy of … ................
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