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90 Cards in this Set
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Orbit
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recession in the skull where each eye is set
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Conjunctiva
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a thin layer of cells that covers the eye's surface and the eyelid's inner surface
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Lacrimal glands and meibomian glands
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provide watery secretions to keep the conjunctivitis moist
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Fibrous layer
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outermost layer of the eye
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Sclera
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white part of the eye
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Cornea
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transparent window of the eye
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Vascular layer
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the middle layer of the eye
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Iris
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colored ring of the eye
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Pupil
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black opening in the center of the eye
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Lens
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transparent disk that changed shape to allow light to focus on the retina
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Choroid
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blood vessels here nourish cells of retina
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Nervous layer
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the innermost layer of the eye
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Retina
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thin film at the back of the eye composed of photoreceptors
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Fovea centralis
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area of the retina that has the sharpest vision. contains highest co concentration of cones in the retina
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Macula
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sight depression where fovea centralis lies
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Optic nerve
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the neurons that form the retina send info out of the eye by way of the optic nerve
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Optic disc (blind spot)
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exit point of the optic nerve.
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conjunctiv
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to bind together
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corne
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horny, cornea
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lacrim
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tear
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ir
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rainbow, iris
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ocul
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eye
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opt
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eye, vision
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retin
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net, retina
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scler
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thick, hard
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Asthenopia
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eyestrain
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Blepharoptosis
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drooping eyelid
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Emmetropia
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Normal condition of the eye
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Leukocoria
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condition of white in the pupil
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Ophthalmalgia
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pain associated with the eye
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Ophthalmorrhagia
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hemorrhage of the eye
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Astigmatism (Ast)
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defective curvature of the eye's refractive surface
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Blepharitis
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inflammation of the eyelid
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Cataract
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a reduction of the transparency of the lens
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Chalazion
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a localized swelling at the edge of an eyelid caused by obstruction of a meibomian gland
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Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)
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inflammation of the conjunctiva
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Dacryocystitis
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inflammation of the lacrimal sac
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Detached retina
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separation of the retina from the choroid at the back of the eye
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Diplopia
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double vision
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Endophthalmitis
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inflammation of the internal tissues of the eye
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Glaucoma
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results from increased intraocular pressure which damages the optic nerve
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Hordeolum (sty)
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an infection of the meibomian gland which causes a local swelling of the eyelid
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Hyperopia (farsightedness)
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reduced vision of nearby objects
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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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Muscular degeneration (age-related MD)
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progressive deterioration of an area of the retina known as the macula luteal which leads at a loss of central vision
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Myopia (nearsightedness)
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reduced vision of distant objects
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Nyctalopia
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poor vision at night or in dim light
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Nystagmus
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involuntary rhythmic movements of the eye
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Oculomycosis
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fungal infection of the eye
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Ophthalmopathy
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a general term for disease of the eye
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Ophthalmoplegia
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paralysis of the eye that affects the muscles moving the eyeball
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Photophobia
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caused by irritation of either the optic nerve or certain eye structures
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Photoetinitis
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inflammation of the retina caused by extreme light intensity
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Presbyopia
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hyperopia due to aging
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Pterygium
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abnormal fold of the fibrous tissue that extends between the conjunctiva and cornea
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Retinitis pigmentosa
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an inherited disease characterized by night blindness, progressive atrophy, retinal pigment changes
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Retinoblastoma
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a malignant tumor that originates from a developing retinal cell
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Retinopathy
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a general term for any disease of the retina
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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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Scotoma
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an abnormal blind spot in vision
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Strabismus
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a condition of crossed eye
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Blepharoplasty
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surgical repair of an eyelid
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Cataract extraction
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surgical excision of a lens that has lost its clarity
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Distance visual acuiry
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a test of the ability to see the details and shape of objects from recorded distances
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Enucleation
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excision of an eyeball from the socket
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Fluorescein angiography
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visual recording of blood vessels in the retina and choroid using fluorescein dye which is injected into a vein and circulates through the eye
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Intraocular lens transplant
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surgical implantation of an artificial lens to replace a defective natural lens
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Iridectomy
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surgical excision of a portion of the iris
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Iridotomy
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incision into the itis to allow the aqueous humor to drain from the anterior chamber. usually performed with a laser to treat glaucoma
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Keratometry
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a procedure using a handheld device called a keratometer which measures the curvature of the cornea. used for fitted contact lenses
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Keratoplasty
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corneal transplant
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LASIK
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Laser - assisted in situ keratomileusis. use of a laser to correct vision abnormalities.
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Ophthalmic evaluation
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a variety of procedures using specialized instrument to assist in the diagnosis of the eye disorders
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Ophthalmologist
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a physician specializes in the treatment of eyes
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Opthalmology
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study of disease related to the eyes
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Ophthalmoscopy
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use of a handheld instrument with a light called an ophthalmoscope to view the eye's interior
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Optician
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a technician trained in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses
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Optometrist
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a professional trained to examine eyes
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Optometry
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measurement of vision usually to test acuity for prescribing corrective lenses
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Phacoemulsification
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use of ultrasound frequencies to break up a cataract which is then aspirated and removed
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
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use of laser to reshape the cornea in an effort to correct myopia
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Radial keratotomy (RK)
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incision into the cornea to produce a spoke - like effect which serves to flatten the cornea and correct for myopia
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Scleral buckling
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repair of a detached retina
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Sonography
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high frequency sound waves used to detect problems associated with the eye.
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Strabotomy
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incision into the tendon of an eyes extrinsic muscle to correct strabismus
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Tonometry
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measurement of intraocular pressure primarily used to test for glaucoma
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Vitrectomy
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surgical removal of the vitreous humor
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