Visualization of Subconjunctival Lymphatics and Its Significance
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1215-1219, 2008.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To observe and characterize subconjunctival lymphatics in patients with subconjunctival hemorrhages.METHODS:
Patients who visited our clinic with subconjunctival hemorrhage resulting from ocular trauma, or subconjunctival injection of gentamicin and betamethasone during a cataract operation, were included in this study. Subconjunctival hemorrhages and subconjunctival lymphatics were observed using slit lamp biomicroscopy.RESULTS:
Apparent dilated lymphatics were found in one patient with subconjunctival hemorrhage after rubbing of the eye; thin lymphatics were found in 10 patients with traumatic subconjunctival hemorrhages; and apparent dilated lymphatics were found in 10 patients after subconjunctival injection. Slit lamp biomicroscopy using a green filter allowed easy visualization of subconjunctival lymphatics.CONCLUSIONS:
Subconjunctival lymphatics, which are not visible in normal ocular conditions, are evident on subconjunctival hemorrhages, especially after subconjunctival drug injection.
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Main subject:
Cataract
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Betamethasone
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Gentamicins
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Conjunctiva
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Hemorrhage
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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