Inflammation involves a universally recognized, although incompletely understood, cascade
of molecular events orchestrated by lymphokines and other innate biochemicals of immunity …

The causes of ocular inflammation are varied. The control of ocular inflammation includes
both specific therapy directed toward the cause and nonspecific anti-inflammatory therapy …

Central to the management of all ophthalmic disease processes is preservation of vision and
maintenance or restoration of ocular comfort. The etiology of ophthalmic disease varies and …

Organisms have multiple mechanisms that allow successful interactions with the
environment and maintenance of health. Complex, interactive biochemical pathways allow …

During the past decade, substantial changes have occurred in the availability and
applicability of therapeutic agents for use by veterinarians treating ocular diseases of …

The ocular surface immunity is a remarkable combination of the innate immune and
adaptive immune systems, designed to prevent microbial invasion while minimizing damage …

Use of corticosteroids to treat ocular inflammation began more than 50 years ago when
systemic administration of the hypophyseal-derived adrenocorticotrophic hormone caused …

This article presents a system for placing different causes of ocular inflammation into five
categories by their location and the intensity of inflammatory response, with reference tables …

Adaptive Immunity-The part of the immune system utilizing T cells and B cells that adapt to
specifically target, eliminate, and prevent pathogenic infections. Through adaptive immunity …

The uvea of the eye is divided into the anterior uvea (iris and ciliary body) and posterior
uvea (choroid). Clinical signs of anterior uveitis include conjunctival hyperemia, corneal …