Visualization of Subconjunctival Lymphatics and Its Significance.
10.3341/jkos.2008.49.8.1215
- Author:
Jee Taek KIM
1
;
Jae Hoon KIM
;
Jae Chan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jck50ey@kornet.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Conjunctiva;
Subconjunctival hemorrhages;
Subconjunctival lymphatics
- MeSH:
Betamethasone;
Cataract;
Conjunctiva;
Gentamicins;
Hemorrhage;
Humans
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2008;49(8):1215-1219
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To observe and characterize subconjunctival lymphatics in patients with subconjunctival hemorrhages. METHODS: Patients who visited our clinic with subconjunctival hemorrhage resulting from ocular trauma, or subconjunctival injection of gentamicin and betamethasone during a cataract operation, were included in this study. Subconjunctival hemorrhages and subconjunctival lymphatics were observed using slit lamp biomicroscopy. RESULTS: Apparent dilated lymphatics were found in one patient with subconjunctival hemorrhage after rubbing of the eye; thin lymphatics were found in 10 patients with traumatic subconjunctival hemorrhages; and apparent dilated lymphatics were found in 10 patients after subconjunctival injection. Slit lamp biomicroscopy using a green filter allowed easy visualization of subconjunctival lymphatics. CONCLUSIONS: Subconjunctival lymphatics, which are not visible in normal ocular conditions, are evident on subconjunctival hemorrhages, especially after subconjunctival drug injection.
