Non-Inflammatory Pathologies of Conjunctiva

Non-inflammatory pathologies of conjunctiva refer to conjunctival diseases or conditions that do not have infectious or immune inflammatory origin. This chapter includes disorders such as conjunctivochalasis, conjunctival cysts, conjunctival lymphangiectasias, conjunctival lymphoma, dermoids, papilloma, intraepithelial neoplasia, nevi and other rarely seen tumors, conjunctival degenerations and changes related to aging, xerosis, as well as interesting cases of fastidious conjunctivitis. Some cases of neoplasia have before and after treatment illustration to highlight the possibility of medical treatment against surgical interventions. At the end of this chapter, some observations are added to show the anatomical changes of conjunctiva without any underlying disease or inflammation.