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Eye Conditions/Diseases Flashcards

1
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What is the inflammation of the eyelids?

A

Blepharitis

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2
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What is the term for color blindness?

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Achromatopsia

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What is the term for lazy eye?

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Amblyopia

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4
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What is the condition where there is no iris?

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Aniridia

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5
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What is unequal pupil size?

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Anisocoria

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What is the clouding of the crystalline lens?

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Cataract

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What is the inflammation of the conjunctiva?

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Conjunctivitis

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What is the disease where damaged blood vessels in the retina are caused by diabetes and uncontrolled sugars?

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Diabetic Retinopathy

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What is the condition where the palpebral conjunctiva is inflamed, often due to poor contact lens hygiene?

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Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)

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What disease is the leading cause of blindness in the world and is caused by high intraocular pressure?

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Glaucoma

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What condition occurs when the eyes are misaligned, mostly due to muscular issues?

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Strabismus

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What is classified as visual hallucinations caused by the brain’s adjustment to significant vision loss?

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome

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What is the highly common irritation and inflammation of the cornea?

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Keratitis Sicca (Dry Eye Syndrome)

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14
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What is the condition where the corneas are cone shaped?

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Keratoconus

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What is the disease where central vision is lost first, later resulting in total blindness?

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Macular Degeneration

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What is the disease where peripheral vision is lost first, later resulting in total blindness?

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Retinitis Pigmentosa

17
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What is the condition where the eyes move in repetitive and uncontrolled movements?

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Nystagmus

18
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What is a yellow-ish, raised growth on the conjunctiva, often caused by sun exposure?

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Pinguecula

18
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What is a flesh-colored raised growth that starts on the conjunctiva and extends onto the cornea?

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Pterygium

19
Q

What is the condition of a drooping eyelid?

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Ptosis

20
Q

What is the inflammation of the Uveal Tract (Middle Layer)?

A

Uveitis

21
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What is the disease that is genetic and causes blindness and deafness?

A

Usher’s Syndrome

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