Bacteria and viruses can infect the conjunctiva. Redness and tearing or discharge are common symptoms, and some people have sensitivity to light. Good hygiene helps prevent the infection from spreading to the other eye or to someone else's eye. Antibiotic eye drops are often given.
Cartilage and Adipose. Cartilage. Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue that provides for both strength and flexibility. It is mainly found in the form of hyaline cartilage (hyalos means glass in Greek), which is so named because of its smooth, glassy bluish-white appearance when fresh.
Areolar Connective Tissue Connective Tissue Looks like fiberglass Functions: Loose packing Support Nourishment Found packing between glands, muscles, and nerves attaches the dermis and epidermis to underlying tissues basement membrane (arteries and veins) Photo taken by Dr. S. Desai