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Blepharitis
A common ocular condition characterized by inflammation, scaling, reddening and rusting of the eyelid.
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Chronic Disease
A health condition that is persistent or long-lasting.
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Conjunctiva
The thin, highly vascularized tissue layer lining the inside of the eyelids.
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Conjunctival Staining
An imaging process that shows the distribution of tear fluid over the conjunctiva.
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Corneal Vascularization
The excessive formation of blood vessels within the cornea. Often attributed to long-term contact lens wear.
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Demodex
A family of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles, including eye lashes.
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DEWS
Also known as the Dry Eye Workshop, the DEWS II panel created a contemporary evidence-based definition for Dry Eye...
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Disease Progression
A disease or condition that continues to grow or spread.
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Distichiasis
A rare disorder where there is abnormal growth of eye lashes from the Meibomian glands.
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Epithelial Damage or Defect
A common ocular condition resulting from, among other etiologies, corneal dryness.