Corneal Neovascularization is characterized by the invasion of new blood vessels into the cornea from the limbus. The commonest cause of Corneal Neovascularization is diabetes, sickle cell disease, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal vein occlusion, and severe carotid stenosis. Immature new blood vessels may lead to lipid exudation, persistent inflammation, and scarring, thus threatening corneal transparency and visual acuity. To learn more about corneal neovascularization click on the link below!
Corneal Neovascularization
Welcome! My name is Abbie Pinter and I am a senior at Western High School. I am also the afternoon co-op at Auburn Optical. On this blog I will post my monthly projects and research that I have done. I hope you enjoy!
London Cab Drivers and their Hippocampus
For my third project, I decided to research London Cab Drivers' Hippocampus. Scientists have found that the hippocampus (the memory cent...
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For my November project, I decided to research Achromatopsia. Achromatopsia is a condition that is characterized by partial absence of color...
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Today I had the opportunity to research the eye drop VYZULTA. VYZULTA is a prescription eye drop that may help reduce intraocular (eye) pre...
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Retinal detachment occurs when the retina becomes separated from the nerve tissues and blood supply underneath it. While painless, visually ...
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