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Conjunctivitis and Glaucoma. Conjunctivitis Conjunctiva- lines the eyelids and the sclera Conjunctivitis- inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria.

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1 Conjunctivitis and Glaucoma

2 Conjunctivitis Conjunctiva- lines the eyelids and the sclera Conjunctivitis- inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by bacteria or virus Treatment- eye drops or ointments

3 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

4 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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