Chapter 13- Eye Flashcards
term- optometrist
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meaning- An optometrist is a healthcare professional who measures vision and prescribes corrective solutions as needed. Although glasses and contact lenses used to be the only options to correct vision, corrective surgery is now accepted practice.
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term-ophthalmologist.
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meaning- Ophthalmology (OPHTH) is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. The specialist is an ophthalmologist.
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term- blepharedema
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meaning- swelling of the eyelid
term- blepharitis
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meaning- Inflammation of the eyelid.
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term- blepharochalasis
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meaning- Hypertrophy of the skin of the eyelid.
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term- blepharoptosis
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meaning- Drooping of the upper eyelid.
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term-ectropion
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meaning-Turning outward (eversion) of the eyelid, exposing the conjunctiva
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term- entropion
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meaning- Turning inward of the eyelid toward the eye
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term- amblyopia
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meaning- Dull or dim vision due to disuse.
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term- diplopia
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meaning- Double vision. Emmetropia (EM, Em) means normal vision.
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term- esotropia
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meaning- Turning inward of one or both eyes
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term-exophthalmia
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meaning- Protrusion of the eyeball from its orbit; may be congenital or the result of an endocrine disorder.
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term-exotropia
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meaning- Turning outward of one or both eyes
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term-photophobia
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meaning-Extreme sensitivity to light. The suffix -phobia here means “aversion,” not fear.
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term-strabismus
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meaning-General term for a lack of coordination between the eyes, usually due to a muscle weakness or paralysis. Sometimes called a “squint,” which refers to the patient’s effort to correct the disorder.
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