The causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of melanoma of the eyeMedically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MDMedically reviewed ...

Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) is distributed throughout the ciliary body and trabecular meshwork of the eye, while cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R) is expressed in the peripheral nervous system and ...

Beta-blockers specifically act on the ciliary body in the eye. This is the part of the eye responsible for producing the fluid in the eye called aqueous humor. For these types of eye drops ...

The middle layer of the eye, known as the uvea, becomes inflamed when someone has eye inflammation or uveitis.

For example, you might need to have part of the choroid removed (a choroidectomy). Or for small melanomas of the iris you might have one of the following: removal of part of the iris – iridectomy ...

Corneal injury or abrasion is a wound to that part of the eye called the cornea. The cornea is a crystal clear (transparent) ...

Negative feedback control brings about changes that help return the body to normal conditions. If the body temperature drops, negative feedback control raises the temperature back to normal.

Iris. Ciliary body. In essence, this type of cancer is found in the tissue portions of the eye. The global uveal melanoma treatment market is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2033. This is a very ...

In cyclophotocoagulation, laser beams target the ciliary body—located just behind the iris—that produces aqueous fluid, reducing its output to relieve pressure. Eye surgeries for glaucoma ...

For some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, you have targeted cancer drugs. You might these drugs through a drip into your vein or as tablets. Squamous cells are flat and cover many surfaces in the body.

Lens Transparent, bi-convex, flexible disc behind the iris. It is attached to the ciliary muscles by the suspensory ligaments. Refracts light to focus it onto the retina. The amount of refraction ...