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adj. - Of or relating to the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and is continued over the forepart of the eyeball covering part of the sclerotic coat and forming epithelium over the cornea

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  • People are also sensitive to light and will have redness to heir eyes called conjunctival suffusion (which is similar to conjunctivitis).
  • Irrigate the conjunctival sac with sterile saline solution.
  • The conjunctival flap is now replaced and a bandage applied.
  • Examine carefully to exclude foreign body (corneal or conjunctival).
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