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37 Cards in this Set
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aqueous humor
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Watery fluid that circulates through the posterior and anterior chambers of the eye.
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blepharitis
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Inflammation of an eyelid.
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blepharoptosis
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Prolapse (sagging) of an eyelid.
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conjunctivitis
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva.
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anisocoria
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Pupils are of unequal size.
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corneal ulcer
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Defect in the surface of the cornea.
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cycloplegic
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Pertaining to paralysis of the ciliary muscle (causing paralysis of accommodation).
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dacryoadenitis
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Inflammation of a lacrimal (tear) gland.
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iritis
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Inflammation of the iris.
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iridic
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Pertaining to the iris.
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iridectomy
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Removal of (a portion) of the iris.
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keratitis
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Inflammation of the cornea.
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lacrimal
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Pertaining to tears.
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lacrimation
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The process of forming tears.
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intraocular
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Pertaining to within the eye.
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ophthalmologist
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One who specializes in the study of the eye, its disorders and treatment.
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ophthalmic
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Pertaining to the eye.
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ophthalmoplegia
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Paralysis of the eye (muscles).
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opticoptometrist
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Pertaining to the eye or to vision.
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optometrist
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One who “measures” (examines) eyes and prescribes lenses.
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optician
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One who grinds lenses and fits glasses.
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palpebral
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Pertaining to the eyelid.
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papilledema
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Swelling of the optic disc (associated with increased intracranial pressure)
and hyperemia (increased blood flow) |
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phacoemulsification
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Technique of cataract extraction using high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations
to remove the clouded lens. |
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aphakia
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Absence of the lens of the eye.
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pupillary
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Pertaining to the pupil.
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retinitis
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Inflammation of the retina.
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hypertensive retinopathy
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Disease of the retina associated with (secondary to) high blood pressure.
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corneoscleral
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Pertaining to the cornea and scleral layers of the eye.
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scleritis
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Inflammation of the sclera.
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uveitis
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Inflammation of the uvea (vascular layer of the eye).
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vitreous humor
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Clear, watery fluid filling the jelly-like mass (vitreous body) that fills the cavity
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otic
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Pertaining to the ear.
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auditory
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Pertaining to hearing.
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audiogram
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Record of hearing as taken by an audiometer.
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acoustic
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Pertaining to hearing or sound.
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presbycusis
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Progressive, bilateral hearing loss occurring with age.
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