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9 Cards in this Set
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astigmatism
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defective curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye
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hyperopia
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farsightedness, eyeball too short or refractive power of lens too weak
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myopia
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nearsightedness, eyeball to long or refractive power of lens to strong for light rays to properly focus on the retina
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presbyopia
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farsightedness due to geriatric loss of elasticity in the ciliary body, making it unable to accomodate the lens for near vision.
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cataract
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aggravative protein clouds the lens, decreasing vision, condition associated with diabetes millitus
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chalazion
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cystic mass on margin of eyelid, caused by inflammation of the sebaceous gland
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diabetic retinopathy
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fluid leaks from blood vessels into the retina
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glaucoma
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damaged retina and optic nerve caused by interocular pressure, due to inability of aqueous humor from an eyeball to drain into the bloodstream
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hordeolum (stye)
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staphylococal infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid
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