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18 Cards in this Set
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Amblyopia |
Reduced vision in one eye, or imparlired vision Aka: lazy eye |
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Astigmatism |
Defective curvature of rhe refractive surface of the eye |
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Cataract |
Clouding of the eye lens |
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Chalazion |
Abstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid |
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Detached retina |
Separation of the retina from the choroid |
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Emmetropia |
Noremal refractive condition of the eye |
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Glaucoma |
Eye disorder from optic nerve dmaage usually vaused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure |
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Hyperopia |
Farsightedness, or inability to see things close up |
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Macular degeneration |
Progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina resulting in loss of central vision |
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Myopia |
Nearsightedness, or inability to see things far away |
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Nyctalopia |
Poor vision at night |
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Nystagmus |
Involuntary movements of the eyes |
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Pinguecula |
Yellowish mass on the conjuctiva |
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Presbyopia |
Impaired vision due to aging |
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Pterygium |
Thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjuctiva, usually caused by sub exposure |
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Retinitis pigmentosa |
Hereditary, progressive disease associated with night blindness, atrophy, and retinal pigment changes |
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Strabismus |
Abnormal squinting or crossed eyes |
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Sty, or stye |
Infection of the oil gland of the eyelid |