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What is the role of fibroblasts during the inflammatory response in cornea repair?
What is the role of fibroblasts during the inflammatory response in cornea repair?
What is a consequence of irregular collagen deposition in cornea repair?
What is a consequence of irregular collagen deposition in cornea repair?
What triggers the proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells after retinal detachment?
What triggers the proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells after retinal detachment?
What happens to endothelial cells during cornea repair?
What happens to endothelial cells during cornea repair?
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What is a common outcome of scarring in tissue repair?
What is a common outcome of scarring in tissue repair?
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What causes amaurosis fugax?
What causes amaurosis fugax?
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In sympathetic ophthalmia, what triggers the immune response in the unaffected eye?
In sympathetic ophthalmia, what triggers the immune response in the unaffected eye?
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What is a primary cause of dry eye syndrome in Sjögren’s syndrome?
What is a primary cause of dry eye syndrome in Sjögren’s syndrome?
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What ocular complication can result from inadequate tear film?
What ocular complication can result from inadequate tear film?
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What is the main effect of bilateral uveitis on vision?
What is the main effect of bilateral uveitis on vision?
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What is the primary consequence of ischemia in tissues?
What is the primary consequence of ischemia in tissues?
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Which structure is most affected by blunt trauma leading to lens subluxation?
Which structure is most affected by blunt trauma leading to lens subluxation?
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What role does the central retinal artery play in the eye?
What role does the central retinal artery play in the eye?
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Which of the following best describes the effect of UV rays on the lens?
Which of the following best describes the effect of UV rays on the lens?
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What is a potential effect of extreme cold on the cornea?
What is a potential effect of extreme cold on the cornea?
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How does radiation primarily damage cells?
How does radiation primarily damage cells?
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What effect does thermal burn have on the cornea?
What effect does thermal burn have on the cornea?
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What is the main therapeutic use of proton beam therapy in ocular treatments?
What is the main therapeutic use of proton beam therapy in ocular treatments?
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Which of the following pathogens is commonly associated with pyogenic bacterial infections?
Which of the following pathogens is commonly associated with pyogenic bacterial infections?
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Which clinical presentation is typical of a chronic bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
Which clinical presentation is typical of a chronic bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
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What complication can arise from untreated Herpes Simplex Virus infections?
What complication can arise from untreated Herpes Simplex Virus infections?
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Which fungus is a common pathogen associated with fungal keratitis?
Which fungus is a common pathogen associated with fungal keratitis?
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Which of the following conditions is specifically caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite?
Which of the following conditions is specifically caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite?
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What risk factor is commonly associated with fungal keratitis?
What risk factor is commonly associated with fungal keratitis?
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What is the causative agent of Toxoplasma gondii infections?
What is the causative agent of Toxoplasma gondii infections?
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What ocular effect is commonly associated with the Herpes Zoster Virus?
What ocular effect is commonly associated with the Herpes Zoster Virus?
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What is a characteristic clinical presentation of granulomatous inflammation?
What is a characteristic clinical presentation of granulomatous inflammation?
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How does allergic conjunctivitis begin?
How does allergic conjunctivitis begin?
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Which type of autoimmune response is associated with allergic conjunctivitis?
Which type of autoimmune response is associated with allergic conjunctivitis?
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What is the role of histamines during an immune response in allergic conjunctivitis?
What is the role of histamines during an immune response in allergic conjunctivitis?
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Which symptom is characterized by fluid accumulation in the conjunctival tissue?
Which symptom is characterized by fluid accumulation in the conjunctival tissue?
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What is a possible effect of autoimmune antibodies targeting orbital tissues in thyroid eye disease?
What is a possible effect of autoimmune antibodies targeting orbital tissues in thyroid eye disease?
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What triggers the release of excess mucus in allergic conjunctivitis?
What triggers the release of excess mucus in allergic conjunctivitis?
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Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the eye and involves immune system activation and autoantibody production?
Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the eye and involves immune system activation and autoantibody production?
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What is the primary result of rhodopsin accumulation in rod cells?
What is the primary result of rhodopsin accumulation in rod cells?
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Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by the immune system attacking the lacrimal gland?
Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by the immune system attacking the lacrimal gland?
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What defines necrosis in the context of cell death?
What defines necrosis in the context of cell death?
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What is the effect of hydropic swelling on tissue function?
What is the effect of hydropic swelling on tissue function?
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How is atrophy defined in relation to cells?
How is atrophy defined in relation to cells?
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What is a common outcome of DNA damage triggering apoptosis?
What is a common outcome of DNA damage triggering apoptosis?
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What does hypertrophy refer to in the context of cellular response?
What does hypertrophy refer to in the context of cellular response?
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What change occurs in the conjunctiva during metaplasia due to chronic irritation?
What change occurs in the conjunctiva during metaplasia due to chronic irritation?
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Study Notes
Agents of Tissue Damage
- Hypoxia: Reduced oxygen delivery to cells, impairing function. Ischemia: Reduced blood flow to tissues, caused by lack of oxygen and nutrients. Both lead to tissue damage.
Reduced Oxygen in the Eye
- Structure: Central retinal artery
- Function: Supplies blood to the inner layers of the retina.
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Dysfunction:
- Occlusion of the artery stops blood flow.
- Damage to retinal structures (RNFL, ganglion cells).
- Inability to transmit visual signals, leading to vision loss.
Physical Agents
- Trauma: Physical injury to cells and tissues, causing damage or death.
- Temperature: Extreme heat or cold disrupts cell function and can cause death.
- Light: High-energy light damages cellular structures, resulting in cell death.
- Radiation: Strips electrons from atoms, damaging cells and DNA, impairing cell division.
Trauma (Lens)
- Structure: Lenticular zonules
- Function: Connect the lens to the ciliary body, assisting in accommodation.
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Dysfunction:
- Blunt trauma damages zonules, causing lens subluxation.
- Results in reduced vision, accommodation, or loss of refractive power if the lens is dislocated.
Temperature (Cornea)
- Structure: Cornea
- Function: Provides most of the eye's refractive power.
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Dysfunction:
- Thermal burns damage corneal proteins, causing opacity and vision loss.
- Extreme cold (cryotherapy) can treat retinal detachment.
Light (Lens)
- Structure: Lens
- Function: Contributes to refractive power.
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Dysfunction:
- UV rays produce free radicals in the lens.
- Damage to lens proteins, cloudiness, and scattering of light.
- Leads to cataract formation and vision impairment.
Radiation
- Effect: Ionizing radiation damages lens proteins; causes cataracts.
- Therapeutic Use: Proton beam therapy targets ocular melanomas, damaging cancer cells.
Chemicals (Acids/Bases)
- Acids: Direct exposure causes necrosis of epithelial and stromal cells, leading to scarring and loss of corneal transparency.
- Bases: Direct exposure causes necrosis; penetrates tissue more easily than acids. Can lead to globe rupture, lens damage, and total vision loss.
Toxins
- Toxins are poisonous substances (plants, animals, or bacteria).
- Toxicity is dose-dependent (some medicines have high concentrations, but helpful in small amounts).
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This quiz covers various agents that cause tissue damage, including hypoxia and ischemia, as well as their impact on the eye's central retinal artery. It also addresses physical agents like trauma, temperature, light, and radiation. Test your knowledge on how these factors affect cellular structure and function.
