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Ruptured globe

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Band keratopathy is caused by a calcium deposition in a band across the central cornea. This corneal degeneration can occur from a variety of causes, both systemic and local.

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A traumatic cataract results when either a blunt or penetrating object damages the lens.

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Frank H. Netter (1906-1991)

Netter is the Norman Rockwell of Medical Illustration.

“Dr. Netter’s contribution to the study of human anatomy is epochal. He has advanced our understanding of anatomy more than any other medical illustrator since the 16th century, when Vesalius introduced drawings based on cadaveric dissections.” - Dr Michael Debakey

Unlike most sterile medical illustration, Netter aimed to include the human element in his pictures. His characters are real, they cry and they sweat and show emotion through the blood and disfigurement. Netter was as much about the psychology of the human condition as he was about accurate anatomy. 

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Band Keratopathy

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Cornea with granular dystrophy.

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Band keratopathy can be caused by trauma such as surgery. Some eye drops can also cause band keratopathy, especially PV Carpine. It can also develop in patients with renal failure, sarcoidosis and vertain malignancies.

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19th century medical illustration showing skin disease

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Cornea with granular dystrophy.

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A child with posterior capsule opacification, a common complication after surgery to remove a traumatic cataract.

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The following is a prosthetic cornea. It is implanted by keratoprosthesis, a surgical procedure where a diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea. 

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Your blog is so useful when it comes to drawing! Honestly, all these pictures are so good for references!

Thanks! I’m about to get a new medical blog started at bioillustrate.tumblr.com aaaaannndddd I’ve already started making paintings using the images I’m going to post. 

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Rusting metallic deposits on low water soft lens

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Mature cataract