EYE: symptoms, medical specialties, adj. forms, pathology Flashcards by Graycin Dillard

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blepharoptosis

A

drooping eyelid

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diplopia

A

double vision

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cycloplegia

A

paralysis of ciliary body

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emmetropia

A

normal vision

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nyctalopia

A

night blindness

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opthalmalgia

A

eye pain

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opthalmoplegia

A

paralysis of extra ocular muscles

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opthalmorrhagia

A

bleeding from eye

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photophobia

A

sensitive to bright light

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presbyopia

A

vision loss due to old age

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xerophthalmia

A

dry eyes

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cataract

A

damaged lens, becomes cloudy

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achromatopsia

A

color blindness

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astigmatism

A

blurred vision

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glaucoma

A

vision loss due to damage of optic nerve

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hyperopia

A

far sightedness

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monochromacy

A

unable to perceive one specific color

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oculomycosis

A

red eyes, blurred vision

Q

blepharitis

A

inflammation of eyelids

Q

hordeolum

A

pus filled lump at edge of eyelid

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hemianopia

A

blindness over half the field of vision

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hystagmus

A

jerky eye movements

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enucleation

A

surgical removal of eyeball

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keratoplasty

A

surgical repair of cornea

Q

LASIK

A

(laser assisted insitu keratomileusis) laser surgery to repair tissue

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optometry

A

examining eyes, visual tests

Q

optometrist

A

doctor of optometry

Q

optician

A

grinds + fits corrective lenses