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The eyes appear watery after surgery, partly because of swelling under the conjunctiva (chemosis) and partly because the tear ducts are swollen and do not drain as readily. This will last a f...
Orbital cellulitis is characterised by eyelid oedema, erythema and chemosis, with orbital signs (such as proptosis, gaze restriction and blurred or double vision) and systemic signs (such as ...
Eyelid swelling - this may be associated with chemosis of the conjunctiva (the conjunctiva is seen as red and bulging, often beneath the globe).
Retro-orbital extension produces proptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegias and blindness. As the brain is involved, there are decreasing levels of consciousness.
Conjunctival chemosis and eyelid oedema. Urgent/immediate referral for intravitreal and systemic antibiotics.
Specific common types of bacterial infection are: Gonorrhoeal infection - typically, 2-5 days after birth but it may occur later: hyperacute conjunctival injection and chemosis, lid o...
Conjunctival injection and chemosis (oedema). Orbital fat prolapse. Exposure keratopathy (photophobia, tearing, grittiness, pain) due to incomplete lid closure.
Look for a (usually unilateral) proptosis, severe conjunctival oedema (chemosis) and limited eye movement caused by a combination of cranial nerve palsy and physical limitation of movement.
Intense conjunctival injection and chemosis. Corneal oedema. Hypopyon (pus in the anterior chamber, which looks like a white fluid level sitting at the base of the iris).
Conjunctival chemosis (conjunctival oedema). Follicles or papillae: Conjunctival follicles are round collections of lymphocytes, most prominent in the inferior fornix, which appear a...
Conjunctival chemosis with giant papillae (>1 mm) may be seen in contact lens or prosthesis users. In these cases there may be decreased lens tolerance and a mucous discharge.
Oedema (chemosis) - translucent swelling of the conjunctiva, suggesting severe inflammation. This commonly occurs immediately after cataract surgery and, in this context, it is not worryin...
Cryotherapy There is often an associated transient lid chemosis. Other complications include transient diplopia, vitritis (inflammation of the vitreous) and, rarely, maculopathy.
Children Acute conjunctivitis in association with purulent discharge, usually bilateral, <48 hours of birth, often accompanied by chemosis and lid oedema. Vaginal discharge and v...