Terminology Flashcards
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Keratoconjunctivitis
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is inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva.
2
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blepharits
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inflamation of lid margins
3
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amaurosis
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parial or total blindness
4
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ambloyopia
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decreased visual acuity
5
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giant papillary conjuncivitis
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inflamation resulting in papillae (bumps) develop on underside of upper lid. usually accompanied with itching & discharge
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keratitis
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inflamtion of cornea
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nystgmus
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involuntary, rapid movement of eye
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palpebral
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pertaining to eyelid
9
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phakic
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natural lense
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ptosis
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drooping of upper eyelid
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scotoma
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blind spot
12
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strabismus
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deveation/ misalignment of eyes caused by EOM imbalnce
13
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uveal tract
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iris ciliary body & choroid
