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What is the main reason the sclera appears white and opaque?
What is the main reason the sclera appears white and opaque?
What is the approximate thickness of the sclera just posterior to the rectus muscle insertions?
What is the approximate thickness of the sclera just posterior to the rectus muscle insertions?
Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining the structure of the sclera?
Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining the structure of the sclera?
Because of the coarse weave and the variation in fibril width, the sclera scatters light strongly and appears white and ______
Because of the coarse weave and the variation in fibril width, the sclera scatters light strongly and appears white and ______
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The sclera is of variable thickness, 1 mm around the optic nerve head and 0.3 mm just posterior to the rectus muscle ______
The sclera is of variable thickness, 1 mm around the optic nerve head and 0.3 mm just posterior to the rectus muscle ______
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The sclera is formed from interwoven collagen fibrils lying within a ground substance and maintained by ______
The sclera is formed from interwoven collagen fibrils lying within a ground substance and maintained by ______
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What distinguishes episcleritis from scleritis?
What distinguishes episcleritis from scleritis?
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In rare, severe cases of episcleritis, what treatment may be helpful?
In rare, severe cases of episcleritis, what treatment may be helpful?
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What is the usual nature of episcleritis?
What is the usual nature of episcleritis?
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Episcleritis is an inflammation at the surface of the ______
Episcleritis is an inflammation at the surface of the ______
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The redness caused by episcleritis is usually accompanied by mild or no ______
The redness caused by episcleritis is usually accompanied by mild or no ______
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In rare, severe cases of episcleritis, systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ______ may be helpful
In rare, severe cases of episcleritis, systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ______ may be helpful
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What is the main cause of scleritis in almost 50% of cases?
What is the main cause of scleritis in almost 50% of cases?
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What is the potential complication that may require scleral grafting to prevent globe perforation?
What is the potential complication that may require scleral grafting to prevent globe perforation?
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What type of treatment is typically required for severe scleritis?
What type of treatment is typically required for severe scleritis?
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______ may show diffuse or nodular swelling
______ may show diffuse or nodular swelling
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Both inflammatory and ischaemic ______ occur
Both inflammatory and ischaemic ______ occur
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents may suffice in diffuse or nodular ______
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents may suffice in diffuse or nodular ______
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Scleral grafting may be required to prevent ______ of the globe
Scleral grafting may be required to prevent ______ of the globe
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______ affecting the posterior part of the globe may cause choroidal effusions, or may simulate a tumour
______ affecting the posterior part of the globe may cause choroidal effusions, or may simulate a tumour
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______ may be required to prevent perforation of the globe
______ may be required to prevent perforation of the globe
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Both inflammatory and ischaemic ______ occur
Both inflammatory and ischaemic ______ occur
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Good hygiene and hand washing is vital if contact with -------------- conjunctivitis is suspected, to prevent spread
Good hygiene and hand washing is vital if contact with -------------- conjunctivitis is suspected, to prevent spread
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In contact lens wearers, a painful red eye is serious; it may imply -----------
In contact lens wearers, a painful red eye is serious; it may imply -----------
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Redness, pain and reduced vision in a patient with corneal graft suggest --------------, which is an ophthalmic emergency
Redness, pain and reduced vision in a patient with corneal graft suggest --------------, which is an ophthalmic emergency
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