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Conjunctivochalasis and chemosis ; Conjunctival chalasis, conjunctival oedema.(Brief Article)

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| November 16, 2001 | Bruce, Adrian | COPYRIGHT 2003 Reed Business Information Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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Conjunctivochalasis refers to a chronic degenerative loosening and redundancy of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva remains largely aligned with the ocular surface and so the subconjunctival space is not significantly expanded. Conjunctivochalasis is most commonly seen with ageing of the ocular surface. However, it may also result from prolonged conjunctival oedema as occurs with thyroid eye disease, ocular allergic conditions and some orbital tumours.

Chemosis (conjunctival oedema) may occur acutely in many different conditions including allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis and chemical burns. Chronic chemosis is less common and can…

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