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Ciliary Flush

Definition
1. Injection of deep Conjunctiva
2. Injection of epiScleral vessels around Cornea
Signs
1. Seen most easily in daylight
2. Faint violet ring around Cornea
3. Individual vessels indiscernible to unaided eye
Causes
1. Corneal Inflammation
2. Iridocyclitis
3. Acute Glaucoma
Not seen in:
1. Conjunctivitis

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