Uveitis

What is Uveitis?

Uveitis is the inflammation of the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea layer. The most common is the iritis (anterior uveitis), others include granulomatous uveitis, and sympathetic ophthalmia.  What is the Pathology of Uveitis? The pathology of…
Uvea Pathology

What is Uvea Pathology?

Uvea pathology deals with the spectrum of diseases affecting the uvea tract. Uvea pathology includes:  UveitisUveal neoplasms
Panophthalmitis

What is Panophthalmitis?

Panophthalmitis is inflammation that involves the choroid, retina, and sclera that extends into the orbit. What is the Pathology of Panophthalmitis? The pathology of panophthalmitis is often developed from endophthalmitis. How does Panophthalmitis Present? Panophthalmitis presents with  hypopyon worsen, conjunctiva…
Endophthalmitis

What is Endophthalmitis?

Endophthalmitis is Inflammation within the vitreous humor. What is the Pathology of Endophthalmitis? The pathology of endophthalmitis is ocular blood barrier and intraocular colonization breakdown. How does Endophthalmitis Present? Endophthalmitis presents with hypopyon, and martin-farina sign. How is Endophthalmitis Diagnosed?…
Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an abnormal condition of increased intraocular pressure that may progress to vision loss. Glaucoma is characterized by visual field changes and cup of the optic nerve.  The types of glaucoma include:  Angle-closure glaucomaOpen-angle glaucomaPrimary open-angle glaucomaSecondary open-angle glaucomaGhost…
Cataract

What is Cataract?

Cataract is the clouding of the clear lens of the eye. Examples of cataract include:  Lenticular opacityAge-related cataract (nuclear sclerosis)Posterior subcapsular cataractMorganium cataract What is the Pathology of Cataract? The pathology of cataract is diffusion of toxin with the ocular…
Anterior Segment Pathology

What is Anterior Segment Pathology?

Anterior segment pathology is a spectrum of disease affecting the development of the frontal segment of the eye. Examples of anterior segment pathology include:  CataractGlaucomaEndophthalmitisPanophthalmitis
Stromal Dystrophies

What are Stromal Dystrophies?

Stromal dystrophies are inherited non-inflammatory bilateral cornea disorders. It primarily affects the stroma but extends to the cornea overtime causing a form of cloudiness.