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Chapter 14: eyes and ears > eyes and ears > Flashcards

eyes and ears Flashcards

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acoustic

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pertaining to sound or hearing

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audiogram

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a recording of the faintest sounds an individual can hear

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auditory

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pertaining to sense of hearing

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aural

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pertaining to the ear

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auriculotemporal

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pertaining to the ear and the temporal part of the skull

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barotitus media

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inflammation of bleeding of the middle of the ear caused by sudden atmospheric changes

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cochlear

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pertaining to snail shaped structure within the middle ear

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labyrinthitis

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inflammation of the inner ear

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mastoiditis

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inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone- usually an extension of an inner ear infection

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myringoplasty

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surgical repair of the eardrum with a tissue graft (also called tympatnoplasy)

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myringotomy

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surgical incision into the ear drum- to release pressure or fluid from inner ear (tubes)

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otalgia

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pain in the ear (ear ache, otodynia)

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otomycosis

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a fungal infection of the external auditory meatus of the ear

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otorrhea

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drainage from the ear

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prebycusis

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loss of hearing due to aging

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purulent

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containing pus

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slpingoscope

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an instrument used to examine the eustachian tubes and the nasopharynx

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serous

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pertaining to producing serum

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stapedectomy

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surgical removal of the stapes (middle ear) and insertion of a graft and prosthesis

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tinnitus

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a ringing or tinkling noise

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vertigo

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disturbance of equalibrium

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cholesteatoma

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a slow growing cystic mass made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol found in the middle ear

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deafness, conductive

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hearing loss caused by breakdown of the transmission of sound waves through the middle and external ear

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deafness, sensorineural

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hearing loss caused by the inability of nerve stimuli to be delivered to the brain from the inner ear due to amage to the auditory nerve

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impacted cerumen

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an excessive acculmulation of wax

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meniers diseasr

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chronic inner ear disease in which there is an over accummulation of endolymph (fluid in the labyringth) charaterized by vertigo and tinnus

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otitus externa

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swimmer ear ( infection of the outer ear)

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otitus media

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a middle ear infection

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serous otitus media

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a collection of fluid in the middle ear that may follow acute otitus media

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suppurative otitus media

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a purulent collection of fluid in the middle ear

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otosclerosis

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a condition in which the footplate of the stapes becomes immobile and secured to the oval window, resulting in hearing loss

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perforation of the tympanic membrane

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rupture of the eardrum

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audimetry

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the process of measuring how well an individual hears

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otoscopey

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examines outer ear

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rinne test (tuning fork)

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an examination that compares bone cinduction and air conduction

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weber test (tuning fork)

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an examination used to evaluate acuity and to discover whether hearing deficit is a conductive loss or sensorneural loss

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otoplasty

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removal of a portion of ear cartliage to bring the pinna and auricle closer to the head

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stapedectomy

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microsurgical removal of the stapes diseased by ostscerosis

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astigmatism

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a refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be focused irregularly on the retina due to an abnormally shaped cornea or lens

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blepharitis

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acute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or bacterial origin

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blepharoptosis ptosis

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occurs when the eyelid partially or entirely covers the eye as a result of a weakened muscle

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blindness

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loss of sight

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color blindness (monochromatism)

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inability to perceive visual colors sharply

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cataract

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the lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy

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chalazion

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a cyst or nodule on the eyelid resulting from an obstruction of the meibomian gland

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and covering the front part of the eyeball

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corneal abrasion

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a disruption of the cornea’s surface epithelium commonl caused by an eyelash or a scatch from a fingernail

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diabetic retinopathy

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occurs as a consequence of long term or poorly controlled diabees in which the tissues of the retina experiance scarring

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ectropion

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“turning out” of eyelash margins (especially lower) exposing red tissue

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entropion

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turning in of the eyelash margins

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exophthalmia

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an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

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glaucoma

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ocular disorder due to increase in itrocular pressure

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hemianopia

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blindness in one half of the visual field

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hordeolum (stye)

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bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle

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hyperopia

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a refraction error n which the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately

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hyphema

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a bleed into the anterior chamber of the eye

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keatitis

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corneal inflammation caused by a micro organism

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mascular degeneration

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progressive deterioration of the retinal cells in the macula due to aging also known as ARMD

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myopia

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a refractive error in which the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately, resulting in impaired distant vision that is blurred (the eyball is longer than normal)

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nyctalopia

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inadequate vision at night or in faint lightinh

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nystagmus

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vertical horizontal rotart or mixed involuntary movements of the eyes

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ophthalmia

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a purulent (containing pus) inflammation of the conjuctive or cornea in a newborn

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presbyopia

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a refractive error occurring after the age of 40, when the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately due to its decreasing loss of elasticity

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pterygium

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an irregular growth developing as a fold in the conjuntiva distends over pupil

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retinal detachment

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the partial or complete splitting away of the retina from the pigmented vascular layer called the choroid

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retinal tear

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an opening in the retina that allows leakage of vitreous humor

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scleritis

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inflammation in the white outside covering of the eyeball

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scotoma

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area in one or both eyes that has decreased visual function

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strabismus

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failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction (cross eyed)

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synechia

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an adhesion in the eye that develops as a complication of trauma or surgery or as a secondary condition from : cataracts, glaucoma, keratitis or uveitis

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trachoma

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an infectious eye disease caused by chlamydia thrachomatis which is chronic and will lead to blindness if not treated

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uveitis

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inflammation of all or part of the middle vascular layer of the eye, made up of the iris, the ciliary body and teh choroid

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corneal transplant

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surgical transplantation of a cadever into the eye of recipient

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electronystagmography

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a group of test used in evaluating the vestibulo ocular reflex

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eletroretinogram ERG

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a recording of the changes in the electrical potential of the retina after the stimulation of light

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extracapsular cataract

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surgical removal of the anterior segment of the lens capsule along with the lens allowing for the insertion of an intraocular implant

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fluorescein staining

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application of a fluorescein stained sterile filter paper strip to visualize a corneal abrasion

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goniscopy

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process of viewing the anterior chamber angle of eye for evaluation of normal and abnormal angle structures

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intraocular lens trancplant

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surgical removal of cataract and the insertion of a lens

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iridectomy

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extraction of a small segment of the iristo open an anterior chamber and permit the flow of aqueous humor- relieving intraocular pressure

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keratoplasty

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the transplant of corneal tissue from one human eye to another- also called cornea grafting

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laser in situ keratomileusis

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lasik procedure is a form of vision correction for nearsighteness (myopia)

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opthalmoscopy

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external examination with an ophthamoscope

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pachymetry

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the measurement of the thickness of the cornea

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phacoemulsification

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method of removing a lens by using ulra sound to split up into tiny particles that can be suctioned out of the eye

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photo-refractive keratectomy

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a procedure in which a few layers of the corneal surface are shaved off to flatten the cornea and reduce myopia

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retinal photcoagulation

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use of an argon laser to treat glaucoma

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slit lamp exam

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examination of external and internal structures of the eye

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tonometry

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the process of determining the intraocular pressure by calculating the resistance of the eyeball to an applied force causing indentation

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trabeculectomy

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surgical incision of corneascleral tissue to relieve pressure ( glaucoma)

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trabeculoplasty

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aids to drain aqueous humor

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ambiopia

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double vision (diplopia)

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amblyopia

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reduced vision that is not corrected with lenses

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anisocoria

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inequality in the diameter of the pupils

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aphakia

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absence of the lens in the eye

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aqueous

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watery

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argyll robertson pupil

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a pupil that constricts upon accomodation but not in response to light

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biocroscopy

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examination of eye uing a slit lamp

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cycloplegia

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paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

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dacryoadentis

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inflammation of the tear gland

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dacryorrhea

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excessive flow of tears

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diplopia

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double vision

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episcleritis

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inflammation of the sclera

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extraocular

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pertaining to outside the eye

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floaters

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one or more spots that float across field of vision

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funduscopy

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examination of the fundis of the eye (the base or deepest part)

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iridocyclitis

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inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body of an eye

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irisitis

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inflammation of the iris

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keratoconus

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a cone shaped protrusion at the center of the cornea- no inflammation

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keratomycosis

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a fungal growth present on the cornea

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lacrimal

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pertaining to tears

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miosis

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abnormal constriction of the pupil

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miotic

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an agent that causes the pupil to constrict

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mydriasis

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abnormal dilation of the pupil

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mydriatic

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an agent that causes the pupil to dilate

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nasolarcrimal

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pertaining to the nose and tear ducts

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nystagmus

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involuntary movement of eyes

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ophthalmologist

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a dr

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optometrist

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determines vision problems- can prescribe lenses

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ophthalmopathy

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an disease of the eyes

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palpebral

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pertaining to the eyelid

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papilledema

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swelling of the optic nerve

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phacomalacia

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softening of the lens of the eye

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photophobia

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abnormal sensitivity to light

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pupillary

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pertaining to the pupil of the eye

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retinopathy

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any disease of the retina

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sclerectomy

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removal of a portion of the sclera of the eye

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vitreous

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pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye

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