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amblyopia

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reduced vision in one eye caused by disuse or misuse associated with strabismus, unequal refractive errors, or otherwise impaired vision
aka lazy eye

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anisometropia

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significant unequal refractive error between two eyes

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astigmatism (Ast)

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blurred vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens

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cataract

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clouding of the lens of the eye

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chalazion

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non-infected obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid

aka meibomian cyst

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drusen

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yellowish deposits located under the retina; commonly associated with aging and macular degeneration

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glaucoma

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eye disorder characterized by increase of intraocular pressure (IOP)

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hyperopia

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farsightedness

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hyphema

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hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye; most often caused by blunt trauma

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macular degeneration

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progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macula, resulting in loss of central vision

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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

aka night blindness

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nystagmus

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involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes

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pinguecula

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yellowish mass on the conjunctiva that may be related to long-term exposure to UV light, dry climates, and dust

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presbyopia

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impaired vision as a result of aging

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pterygium

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thin tissue growing onto the cornea from the conjunctiva, usually caused by sun exposure

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retinal detachment

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

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retinitis pigmentosa

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

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strabismus

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condition in which the eyes look in different directions; caused by dysfunction of the external eye muscles or an uncorrected refractive error (called cross-eyed when one eye turns in)

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sty

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infection of an oil gland of the eyelid

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enuclation

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surgical removal of the eyeball

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LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

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laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia

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phacoemulsification (PHACO)

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method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens, which is then aspirated

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photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)

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procedure for the treatment of astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia in which an excimer laser is used to reshape the corneal surface by removing a portion of the cornea

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retinal photocoagulation

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intense beam of light from a laser condenses retinal tissue to seal leaking blood vessels, to destroy abnormal tissue or lesions, or to bond the retina to the back of the eye

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scleral buckling

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procedure to repair retinal detachment

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emmetropia (Em)

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normal refractive condition of the eye

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intraocular lens (IOL)

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artificial lens implanted within the eye during cataract surgery

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miotic

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agent that constricts the pupil

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mydriatic

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agent that dilates the pupil

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optician

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specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses (cannot prescribe lenses)

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optometrist

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health professional who diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and disorders of the eyes and visual processing system; doctor of optometry (OD)

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visual acuity (VA)

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sharpness of vision for either distance or near

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acoustic membrane

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benign tumor within the internal auditory canal growing from the acoustic nerve

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cholesteatoma

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cystlike mass composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol occurring in the middle ear

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Meniere disease

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chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by a sensation of spinning motion (vertigo), ringing in the ear (tinnitus), aural fullness, and fluctuating hearing loss

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otitis externa

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inflammation of the outer ear

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otitis media (OM)

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inflammation of the middle ear

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presbycusis

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hearing impairment occurring with age

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tinnitus

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ringing in the ears

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vertigo

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sense that either one’s own body (subjective vertigo), or the environment (objective vertigo) is revolving; may indicate inner ear disease

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ankylosing spondylitis

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form of arthritis that first affects the spine and adjacent structures –> causes forward bend of the spine
aka Strumpell-Marie arthritis or rheumatoid spondylitis

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bunion

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abnormal prominence of the joint at the base of the great toe –> hereditary or poorly fitted shoes

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carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

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common nerve entrapment disorder of the wrist caused by compression of the median nerve

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Colles fracture

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type of wrist fracture at the distal end of the radius

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exostosis

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abnormal benign growth on the surface of a bone

aka spur

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fracture (Fx)

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broken bone

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gout

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disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes sodium urate crystals (tophi) to be deposited in the joints, producing arthritis

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herniated disk

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rupture of the intervertebral disk cartilage, which allows the contents to protrude through it, putting pressure on spinal nerve roots
aka slipped disk , ruptured disk , herniated intervertebral disk, herniated nucleus pulposus

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Lyme disease

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infection caused by a bite from a deer tick

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muscular dystrophy (MD)

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group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness

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myasthenia gravis (MG)

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chronic disease characterized by muscle weakness and thought to be caused by a defect in the transmission of impulses from nerve to muscle cell

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osteoporosis

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abnormal loss of bone density that may lead to an increase in fractures of the ribs, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, hips, and wrists after slight trauma

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plantar fasciitis

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inflammation of plantar fascia, connective tissue of the sole of the foot, due to repetitive injury; common cause of heel pain

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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammatory chages in the connective tissue throughout the body

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spinal stenosis

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narrowing of the spinal canal with compression of nerve roots

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spondylolisthesis

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forward slipping of one vertebra over another

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chiropractic

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system of treatment that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column

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chiropractor (DC)

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specialist in chiropractic

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crepitus

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crackling sensation heard or felt when two bones rub against each other or grating caused by the rubbing together of dry surfaces of a joint

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orthopedics (Ortho)

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branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system

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orthotics

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making and fitting of orthopedic appliances, such as arch supports, used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities

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orthotist

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person who specializes in orthotics

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osteoclast

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type of bone cell involved in absorption and removal of bone minerals

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osteopath (DO)

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physician who specializes in osteopathy

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osteopathy

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system of medicine that uses the usual forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the relation between body organs and the musculoskeletal system

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podiatrist

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specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot, including medical and surgical treatment

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prosthesis

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artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a leg, eye, or hip replacement

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rheumatologist

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physician who specializes in the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases

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rheumatology

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study and treatment of rheumatic diseases

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