Category: Conjunctiva

Argyrosis: A Case Of Caruncle And Conjunctival Discoloration Due To Homeopathic Colloidal Silver Eye Drops

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While argyria and argyrosis are largely only of cosmetic concern, healthcare providers and the public should be aware of the possibility of their development with chronic silver exposure, especially due to its permanence once developed.

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PHOTO ESSAY: “New” Red Eye – A Case of Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia

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Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) covers a wide range of ocular diseases that affect the squamous epithelial cells on the surface of the eye. This includes conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia, corneal epithelial dysplasia, squamous cell carcinoma, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Anterior segment OCT can be used to differentiate between CIN and other benign conjunctival lesions, by evaluating for epithelial activity, stromal invasion, and corneal involvement.

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