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Refractive Errors Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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Eye too short for refractive power of cornea and lens –> light focused behind retina

A

Hyperopia

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Eye too long for refractive power of cornea and lens –> light focused in front of retina

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Myopia

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Abnormal curvature of cornea resulting in different refractive power at different axes

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Astigmatism

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Decrease in focusing ability during accommodation due to sclerosis and decreased elasticity

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Presbyopia

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