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Fundamentals of Medicine > Medical Terminology Related to Sight > Flashcards

Medical Terminology Related to Sight Flashcards

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Ambylopia

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lazy eye, causing vision dullness

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Ametropia

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eye refractive power defect

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Aphakia

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absence of lens of the eye

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Astigmatism

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abnormal curve of the cornea, causing light entering the eye to not focus on the retina and making vision out of focus

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Blepharitis

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inflammation of edges of eyelid

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Blepharitis

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inflammation of edges of eyelid

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Cataract

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opacity in or on the lens

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Chalazion

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granuloma around a sebaceous gland on the eyelid

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Conjunctivitis

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inflammation of mucous membrane covering the eye and inside of eyelids

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Cycloplegia

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paralysis of ciliary muscles

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Dacryocystitis

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inflammation and obstruction of nasolacrimal duct

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Dacryostenosis

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narrowing of the lacrimal duct

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Diplopia

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double vision

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Ectropian

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eyelid eversion (turning outward)

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Entropian

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eyelid inversion (turning inward)

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Enucleation

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removal of an organ from a body cavity

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Episclera

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connective covering of the sclera

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Exenteration

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radical excision, removal of an organ in one piece

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Exophthalmos

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anterior protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit

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Glaucoma

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increased intraocular pressure

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Hordeolum

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infection of a sebaceous gland on the eyelid, stye

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Hyperopia

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farsightedness

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Keratomalacia

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inflammation of the cornea due to vitamin a deficiency

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Keratitis

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inflammation of the cornea

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Myopia

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nearsightedness

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Nystagmus

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rapid, involuntary eye movements, usually caused by brain tumor, inner ear condition, or adverse reaction to medication

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Ophthalmologist

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

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Ophthalmoscope

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instrument used to examine interior portion of the eye

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Papilledema

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swelling of the optic disc

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Presbyopia

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farsightedness due to aging and progressive disease

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Ptosis

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drooping of the upper eyelid

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Retinopathy

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non-inflammatory, degenerative disease of the retina

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Strabismus

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extraocular muscle deviation which causes unequal visual axis, also called being cross-eyes

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Tarsorrhaphy

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suturing of eyelids together

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Tonometer

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instrument measuring intraocular pressure

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Trichiasis

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ingrown eyelashes; they can rub against the cornea, causing irritation

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Uveal

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vascular tissue of choroid, ciliary body, and iris

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Xanthelasma

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lipid disorder, yellow plaque on the eyelid

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