Eye Pathology Flashcards
1
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cataract
A
clouding of the lens causing decreased vision
2
Q
chalazion
A
small, hard, cystic mass (granuloma) on the eyelid
3
Q
diabetic retinopathy
A
disease of the retina caused by diabetes mellitus
4
Q
glaucoma
A
increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision
5
Q
hordeolum
A
localized, purulent, inflammatory staphylococcal infection of a sebaceous oil-producing gland in the eyelid
6
Q
macular degeneration
A
progressive damage to the macula of the retina
7
Q
nystagmus
A
repetitive rhythmic movements of one or both eyes
8
Q
retinal detachment
A
two layers of the retina separate from each other
9
Q
strabismus
A
abnormal deviation of the eye
