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Uveitis is an inflammation inside the eye, affecting the uvea. The uvea provides most of the blood supply to the retina. Causes of uveitis can include autoimmune disorders, infection, or exposure to toxins. However, in many cases the cause remains...
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Uveitis is an inflammation of the uveal tract, which lines the inside of the eye behind the cornea. Much of the uvea lies between the retina and tough, outer sclera. The uveal tract has three parts: the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid. Uve...
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An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. See also: Immune response
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person ' s immune system attacks the body ' s own cells, causing tissue destruction. Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders, and it is suspected to be responsible for many more.
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Detailed information on autoimmune diseases and pregnancy
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Autoimmune disorders are conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own cells, causing tissue destruction. Autoimmunity is accepted as the cause of a wide range of disorders and suspected to be responsible for many more.
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Doctors divide autoimmune diseases in two categories: Those that attack a specific organ and those that target many organs.
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Diseases in which the immune system attacks the body ' s own healthy tissues, forming antibodies in an assault on mistakenly identified " foreign invaders. " Autoimmune disorders occur when the body ' s immune system loses its ability to recognize the differences between self and nonself tissues.
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Most cosmetics have long shelf lives, but since they can be contaminated with bacteria after only one use, it is a good idea to keep track of how long you have been using products such as mascara and eyeliners.
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You may think wearing goggles is enough to protect your eyes, but many injuries can happen to your eyes that goggles won't prevent.
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury
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Each year, 100,000 Americans suffer eye injuries that cause temporary or permanent vision loss. Ninety percent of these injuries could be avoided. The following precautions can help you prevent them.
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Detailed information on eye trauma in children
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Detailed information on eye trauma in children
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury
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Detailed information on eye safety and tips to avoid eye injury
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If you suffer a serious eye injury, what you don't do immediately afterward may help more than what you do.
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Auto battery accidents cause many Americans to lose their sight or suffer serious eye injuries.
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