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Unit 12 pt 2 Flashcards

1
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Blepharitis

A

Inflammation of the eyelid

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Blepharoptosis

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Drooping of the eyelid (commonly called ptosis)

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Conjunctivitis

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva (commonly called pinkeye)

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Dacryocystitis

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Inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac

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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Endophthalmitis

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Inflammation within the eye

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Iridoplegia

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Paralysis of the iris

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Iritis

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Inflammation of the iris

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Keratitis

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Inflammation of the cornea

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Leukocoria

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Condition of white pupil

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11
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Oculomycosis

A

Abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus

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12
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Ophthalmalgia

A

Pain in the eye

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Ophthalmoplegia

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Paralysis of the eye (muscle)

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14
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Photophobia

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Abnormal fear of (sensitivity to) light

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15
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Retinoblastoma

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Tumor arising from a developing retina (congenital, malignant tumor)

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16
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Sclerokeratitis

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Inflammation of the sclera and cornea

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Scleromalacia

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Softening of the sclera

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18
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Fluorescein angiography

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Process of recording (photographic) blood vessels (of the eye with fluorescing dye)

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19
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Keratometer

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Instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea (used for fitting contact lenses)

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20
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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination (the interior) of the eye

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21
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Ophthalmoscopy

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Visual examination of the eye

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Optometry

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Measurement of vision (acuity and the prescribing of corrective lenses)

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Pupillometer

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Instrument used to measure (the diameter of) the pupil

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Pupilloscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the pupil

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Tonometer

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Instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye, used to diagnose glaucoma)

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Tonometry

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Measurement of pressure (within the eye)

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Intraocular

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Pertaining to within the eye

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Lacrimal

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Pertaining to tears or tear ducts

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Nasolacrimal

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Pertaining to the nose and tear ducts

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Ophthalmic

A

Pertaining to the eye

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Ophthalmologist

A

Physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye

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Ophthalmology (Ophth)

A

Study of the eye (a branch of medicine that deals with treating diseases of the eye)

33
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Ophthalmopathy

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(Any) disease of the eye

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Optic

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Pertaining to vision

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Pupillary

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Pertaining to the pupil

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Retinal

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Pertaining to the retina

37
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Retinopathy

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(Any noninflammatory) disease of the retina (such as diabetic retinopathy)

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Binocular

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Pertaining to two or both eyes

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Corneal

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Pertaining to the cornea

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Astigmatism (Ast)

A

Defective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye

41
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Cataract

A

Clouding of the lens of the eye

42
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Chalazion

A

Obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid (also called meibomian cyst)

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Detached retina

A

Separation of the retina from the choroid in back of the eye

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Emmetropia (Em)

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Normal refractive condition of the eye

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Glaucoma

A

Eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure (will lead to blindness if left untreated)

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Hyperopia

A

Farsightedness

47
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Macular degeneration

A

Progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macular lutea (resulting in the loss of central vision)

48
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Myopia

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Nearsightedness

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Nyctalopia

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Poor vision at night or in faint light

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes

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Presbyopia

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Impaired vision as a result of aging

52
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Pterygium

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Thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjunctiva, usually caused by sun exposure

53
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Retinitis pigmentosa

A

Hereditary, progressive disease marked by night blindness with atrophy and retinal pigment changes

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Strabismus

A

Abnormal condition of squint or crossed eyes caused by the visual axes not meeting at the same point

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Sty

A

Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (also spelled stye)

56
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Miotic

A

Agent that constricts the pupil

57
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Mydriatic

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Agent that dilates the pupil

58
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Oculus dexter (OD)

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Medical term for right eye

59
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Oculus sinister (OS)

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Medical term for left eye

60
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Oculus uterque (OU)

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Medical term for each eye

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Optician

A

Specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses (cannot prescribe lenses)

62
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Optometrist

A

Health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises

63
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Visual acuity (VA)

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Sharpness of vision for either distance or nearness

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