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16 Cards in this Set
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Acc
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Accommodation.
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ALT
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Argon Laser trabeculoplasty. Glaucoma treatment. Laser beam opens fluid channels of eye, helping drainage system to work better.
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LPI
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Laser peripheral iridotomy. Glaucoma treatment. Small hole made in iris to allow it to fall back from fluid channel and help fluid drain.
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SLT
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty. Glaucoma treatment. Type of laser surgery that uses a combination of frequencies allowing laser to work at very low levels. Treats specific cells selectively and leaves untreated portions of trabecular meshwork (meshlike drainage canals surrounding iris) intact.
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EM
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Emmetropia - Normal or perfect vision.
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HT
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Hyperopia (Farsightedness).
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MY
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Myopia.
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ST
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Esotropia/crossed eyes.
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IOL
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Intraocular lens
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IOP
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Intraocular pressure.
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RLF
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Retrolental fibroplasia
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RPE
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Retinal pigment epithelium.
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STDs
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Sexually transmitted diseases.
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VA
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Visual acuity.
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VF
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Visual field.
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XT
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Exotropia.
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