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chemosis [ke′mō·səs] (medicine) An eye disorder characterized by swelling of the mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Physical examination at the eye hospital demonstrated a painful left eye with 3+ chemosis in the eyelids and conjunctiva and symblepharon at the lower pole of the eye. The orbital involvement had caused proptosis and chemosis. Conjunctival chemosis (oedema), otherwise known as 'ventilator eye' is viewed as the result of the adverse physiological effects of ventilatory support and the drugs used to facilitate artificial respiratory support. |
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