Chapter 17: Eye Conditions Flashcards
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Amblyopia
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Dullness of vision ( can be caused by poor nutrition, trauma to the eye, or suppression of vision in one eye to avoid diplopia)
2
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Diplopia
A
Double vision (the perception of two images of a single object).
3
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Glaucoma
A
Disease of the eye marked by increased intraocular pressure.
4
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Miosis
A
Condition of of contrition of the pupils
5
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Mydriasis
A
Condition of enlargement of the pupils
6
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Nyctalopia
A
Condition of night blindness
7
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Photophobia
A
Condition of sensitivity to light
8
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Presbyopia
A
Condition of defective vision with advancing age; loss of accommodation
9
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Scotoma
A
Area of depressed vision surrounded by are of normal vision (blind spot)
10
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Xerophthalmia
A
Condition of dryness
