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n. - Inflammation of the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering of the eyeball

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  • Known ocular complications of bisphosphonates include conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, episcleritis, and scleritis. 1
  • Cases of uveitis, scleritis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis, iritis, and orbital inflammation including orbital edema have been reported during postmarketing use.
  • Blepharitis is inflammation of the edges of the eyelids; conjunctivitis is inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelids and connects to the eyeball; iritis is...
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