Abnormalities of the uveal tract & crystalline lens Flashcards
1
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Inflammation of the iris is known as
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Iritis
2
Q
A condition in which the iris develops a reddish color due to neovascularization is called
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rubeosis iridis
3
Q
A condition in which the pupils are of unequal size
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Anisocoria
4
Q
The progressive loss of the accommodative ability of the lens, due to natural processes of aging is called
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Presbyopia
5
Q
An opacified or clouded lens; the natural deterioration of the proteins of the lens with a progressive loss of transparency
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Cataract
6
Q
The absence of the crystalline lens, usually because of cataract extraction
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Aphakia
7
Q
The use of an intraocular lens to correct an aphakic patient
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Pseudophakia
8
Q
What are other causes of cataracts?
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injury, disease, congenital
