Conjunctiva

What is the conjunctiva? The conjunctiva is a mucosa-like layer of tissue that connects the eyeball (bulbus oculi) to the eyelids. It is well supplied with blood, transparent, moist, smooth and shiny. In the area of the eyelid, the conjunctiva is firmly fused. At the eyeball it lies somewhat looser. The conjunctiva covers the sclera … Conjunctiva

Astemizole: Effects, Uses & Risks

Astemizole is a so-called antihistamine, which is used to treat allergies symptomatically. However, this drug is no longer available on the German market. What is astemizole? Astemizole is a so-called antihistamine, which is used to treat allergies symptomatically. Astemizole is an H1 receptor antagonist as well as a second-generation antihistamine. By blocking the histamine receptors, … Astemizole: Effects, Uses & Risks

Puffy Eyelids: Causes, Treatment & Help

Swollen eyelids often occur with lack of sleep or grief-induced crying, but can also be caused by allergies. Prevention and treatment must be tailored to the reasons for the occurrence. What are puffy eyelids? Puffy eyelids often occur with lack of sleep or grief-induced crying, but can also be caused by allergies. Swollen eyelids are … Puffy Eyelids: Causes, Treatment & Help

Trypanasoma Cruzi: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Trypanasoma cruzi is a single-celled parasite and, together with Leishmania, belongs to the Trypanosomatidae family. It is considered the causative agent of the so-called Chagas disease and is found mainly in Latin America. What is Trypanasoma cruzi? Trypanosoma cruzi, along with Trypanosoma brucei, belongs to the genus Trypanosoma. These belong to the protozoan family, a … Trypanasoma Cruzi: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Neisseria: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Neisseria are bacteria belonging to the group of gram-negative bacteria. They belong to the Neisseriaceae family. What are Neisseria? Neisseria bacteria are so-called proteobacteria. They form a separate group within the Neisseriaceae and belong to the Gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria appear red in the Gram stain. In contrast to Gram-positive bacteria, they do not have … Neisseria: Infection, Transmission & Diseases

Ventricular Water Pressure: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

The aqueous humor pressure of the eye enables symptom-free and optimal vision. However, if something in the sensitive interaction is disturbed, serious visual disturbances can occur. What is aqueous humor pressure? The aqueous humor pressure of the eye allows for symptom-free and optimal vision. The aqueous humor is a clear fluid containing nutrients in the … Ventricular Water Pressure: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases