title: Inflammation and the cornea.
abstract: Inflammation is a fundamental defense mechanism that is of great significance for the practitioner attempting to diagnose and treat corneal disease. This discussion summarizes the cause, effects, and management of ocular inflammation, with emphasis on the ramifications for the cornea.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Catania
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003315:Cornea / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D007249:Inflammation / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D007634:Keratitis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy