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...f tissue covering the sclera (the white part of the eye) becomes inflamed. The cause is usually unknown, but it can occur in certain inflammatory diseases ...lso called bulbar conjunctivitis {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

...f tissue covering the sclera (the white part of the eye) becomes inflamed. The cause is usually unknown, but it can occur in certain inflammatory diseases ...atment. Also called episcleritis {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

'''Limbus''' (pronunciation: /ˈlɪmbəs/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in ophthalmology and anatomy. The term "limbus" is derived from the Latin word for "border" or "edge". In a medical context, it often refers to

== Red Eye == ...The term "red eye" is derived from the distinct red or pink color that the eye takes on when it is inflamed.

...ith each other when looking at an object. The term "strabismus" comes from the Greek word "strabismós," which means "to squint." ...the [[extraocular muscles]], can be either too strong or too weak, causing the eyes to turn inwards (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), upwards (hypertropi

== Eye Redness == ...peremia]]''', is a condition characterized by an abnormal redness of the [[eye]] or eyes.

== Enucleation of the Eye == ...maged or diseased, leaving the [[eye muscles]] and other contents of the [[eye socket]] intact.

== Globe (human eye) == ...etina]], [[lens (eye)|lens]], [[cornea]], and other essential parts of the eye.

...ing to a bright red patch appearing in the white part of the eye, known as the [[sclera]]. ...'conjunctiva' referring to the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye, and 'hemorrhage' meaning excessive bleeding.

...small blood vessels in the [[eye]], leading to blood accumulation beneath the [[conjunctiva]]. ...the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye, and 'hemorrhage' from the Greek 'haima' meaning 'blood' and 'rhegnynai' meaning 'to burst forth'.

...n condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears, or when the tears evaporate too quickly. ...g to the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids, and "sicca" which is Latin for dry.

...yelids. They are a sign of vitamin A deficiency, which can lead to serious eye problems and even blindness if not treated. ...ots" is named after the French physician Pierre Bitot, who first described the condition in 1863.

...pores. The inside of the eyelids and the covering of the white of the eye (the [[conjunctiva]]) become inflamed when they come into contact with these sub ...n together". The term was first used in the early 20th century to describe eye conditions related to allergic reactions.

...d after Wendell L. Hughes, an American ophthalmologist who first described the procedure in 1978. ...escribed the technique, Wendell L. Hughes. The term "procedure" comes from the Latin ''procedere'', meaning "to go forward".

...from the Latin word for "bow" or "arch", is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe a curved or bow-like structure. ...he eye. It is common in older adults and is often considered a normal part of aging.

...alized [[dictionary]] that contains words and phrases related to the field of [[medicine]]. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students ...onary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "collection of words."

...human blood is classified, based on proteins occurring on red blood cells; the four classification groups are A, AB, B, and O ...tween the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs