Opthalmology: Difference between revisions

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Conjunctivitis - inflammation of the outer bit of the eye. Usually caused by adenovirus, herpes (mostly viral). Some caused by common bacteria. Related to GUM - gonnococcal, chlamydia. Mostly dealt with by GP rather than Opthalmology.

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-===Important conditions:===
+===The Eye===
-*[[conjunctivitis]] - adenovirus, herpes (mostly viral). Some common bacteria. Related to GU med - gonnococcal, chlamydia
+===Key conditions===
-Loss of sight
+*[[Glaucoma]]
+*[[Macular degeneration]]
+*[[Diabetic retinopathy]]
+*[[Cataracts]]
+*[[Something else]]
+===Other relevant conditions===
+*[[Conjunctivitis]] - inflammation of the outer bit of the eye. Usually caused by adenovirus, herpes (mostly viral). Some caused by common bacteria. Related to [[GUM]] - gonnococcal, chlamydia. Mostly dealt with by [[GP]] rather than Opthalmology.