• 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.

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