Common Eye Disorders And Diseases

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Accommodative Dysfunction

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An eye focusing problem that is unrelated to aging changes in the lens of the eye.

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Astigmatism

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A vision condition that causes blurred vision due either to the irregular shape of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye, or sometimes the curvature of the lens inside the eye.

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Blepharitis

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An inflammation of the eyelids and eyelashes causing red, irritated, itchy eyelids and the formation of dandruff like scales on eyelashes.

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Cataract

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A cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye.

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Chalazion

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A slowly developing lump that forms due to blockage and swelling of the meibomian oil gland in the eyelid.

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Color Vision Deficiency

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The inability to distinguish certain shades of colors or, in more severe cases, see colors at all.

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Computer Vision Syndrome

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A group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use.

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Conjunctivitis

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An inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.

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Convergence Insufficiency

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An eye coordination problem in which the eyes have a tendency to drift outward when reading or doing close work.

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Corneal Abrasion

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A cut or scratch on the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

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A condition occurring in persons with diabetes, which causes progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye.

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Farsightedness

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A vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close objects do not come into proper focus.

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Floaters & Spots

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The shadowy images that are seen moving in your field of vision caused by particles floating in the fluid that fills the inside of the eye.

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Glaucoma

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A group of disorders leading to progressive damage to the optic nerve, and is characterized by loss of nerve tissue resulting in loss of vision.

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Hyperopia ( Farsighted )

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A vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close objects do not come into proper focus. Light comes to focus past the retina.

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Keratitis

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An inflammation or infection of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye

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Keratoconus

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An eye disorder causing progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye.

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Amblyopia ( Lazy Eye )

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The loss or lack of development of clear vision in just one eye. It is not due to eye health problems and eyeglasses or contact lenses can’t fully correct the reduced vision caused by lazy eye.

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Macular Degeneration

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An eye disease affecting the macula, the center of the light sensitive retina at the back of the eye, causing loss of central vision.

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Myopia ( Nearsighted )

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A vision condition in which you can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away are blurred. Light comes to focus in front of the retina

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Nystagmus

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A vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements, often resulting in reduced vision.

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Ocular Hypertension

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An increase in the pressure inside the eye above the range considered normal, without any detectable changes in vision or damage to the structures of the eye.

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Pinquecula

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An abnormal growth of tissue ( raised yellowish discoloration ) on the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white of the eye.

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Presbyopia

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An age-related vision condition in which there is a gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on near objects.

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Pterygium

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An abnormal growth ( wing - like thickening) of tissue on the conjunctiva , the clear membrane that covers the white of the eye, and the adjacent cornea, the clear front surface of the eye.

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Ptosis

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A drooping of the upper eyelid.

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Retinal Detachment

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A tearing or separation of the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye, from the underlying tissue.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa

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A group of inherited disorders of the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye, which cause poor night vision and a progressive loss of side vision.

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Retinoblastoma

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A rare type of eye cancer occurring in young children that develops in the retina, the light sensitive lining at the back of the eye.

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Strabismus

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Crossed Eyes

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Sty

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An infection of an oil gland in the eyelid.

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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

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An accumulation of blood underneath the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye.

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Uveitis

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An inflammation of one or more of the structures that make up the middle layer of the eye called the uvea.

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Hyperopic Astigmatism

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first focal line is on retina, while the second is located behind the retina.

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Myopic Astigmatism

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first focal line is in front of the retina, while the second is on the retina.

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Compound Myopic Astigmatism

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both focal lines are located in front of the retina.

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Compound Hyperopic Astigmatism

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both focal lines are located behind the retina.

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Mixed Astigmatism

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focal lines are on both sides of the retina (straddling the retina).

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Anisometropia

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condition where two eyes have different refractive power of 2.00 D

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Antimetropia

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difference in the refractive error of the two eyes, such as hyperopia in one eye with myopia in the other.

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Diplopia

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double vision

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Heterophoria

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eye has a tendancy to turn from normal position ( being tired )

Exo ( out ), Eso ( in ), Hyper ( up ), Hypo ( down )

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Heterotropia

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eye has a definite turn from it's normal position

Exo ( out ), Eso ( in ), Hyper ( up ), Hypo ( down )

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Aphakic

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Without the Crystaline Lens

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Pseudo - phakic

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The eye has an IOL

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Trichiasis

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Inward turning of the eyelash. May be helped with the bandage contact

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Adnexa oculi

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The lashes, eyelids, conjunctiva, precorneal tear film, tear glands, muscles, and bony orbit.

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Ectropion

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Outward turning of the lid.

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Entropion

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Inward turning of the lid.

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Lagophthalmos

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Incomplete closure of the eyelid.

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Giant papillary conjunctivitis ( GPC )

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Large bumps called papillae are seen on the palpebrae conjunctiva of the upper lid.

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Trachoma

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Leading cause of blindness. It is a viral infection that causes scarring of the lids and eventually affects the cornea.

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Neovascularization

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New blood vessel growth.

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Edema

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Swelling of the tissue.

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Hypoxia

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Lack of oxygen to the cornea.

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Corneal opacities

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Leukoma ( dense opacities )

Macula ( medium opacities )

Nebula ( faint opacities )

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Infiltrates

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White blood cells in the corneal tissue.

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Ulcer

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Corneal nick as a result of trauma burns or infection.

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Recurrent corneal erosion

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Reoccurring epithelial loss after corneal injury.

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Bullous keratopathy

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Blisters that are called bullae , are formed by the breakdown of the endothelium, that rise to the epithelial surface where they burst and cause intense pain.

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Iridectomy

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Surgical removal of part of the iris.

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Iridocyclitis

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Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body.

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Iritis

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Inflammation of the iris.

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Aniridia

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Congenital absence of the iris.

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Heterochromia

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Different colored irises.

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Rubeosis

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Neovascularization of the iris.

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Asthenopia

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Headaches or eyestrain.

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Acute glaucoma

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Iris pressed forward by the ever growing crystaline lens. Aqueous humor must be drained immediately in surgery.

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Aniscoria

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Pupil in one eye is not the same size as the pupil in the other eye.

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Miosis

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Pupil constricts or get smaller.

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Miotic

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This drug makes the pupil get smaller.

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Mydriasis

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Pupil dilates or gets bigger.

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Exophthalmic eyes

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Eyes bulge out due to an enlarged thyroid gland.

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Chorioentintis

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Choroid and retina are inflamed

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Hyphema

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Blood fills the anterior chamber

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Ametropia

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The eye does not focus light onto the retina.

Refractive - cornea is too strong or weak

Axial - eye is too big or small

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Aniseikonia

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Images from the right and left eyes differ by more than 5%, and fusion in the brain is not possible. Can lead to amblyopia if untreated.

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Polymegathism

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Increase in cell size of the endothelium

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Polymorphism

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Cell shape variation in the endothelium.

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Coloboma

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Developmental defect of the eye occurring at embryonic stage. Involves one or more of the following structures of the eye: cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens, retina, choroid, and optic disc.

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Dimple veil stains

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Indentations on the cornea. If dimples are on the apex, lens is probably too steep. Dimples occur in the limbal area, then the lens could be too flat.

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Keratoplasty

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Plastic surgery of the cornea.

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Keratoplasty

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Plastic surgery of the cornea.

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Penetrating Keratoplasty

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Full thickness of the cornea is removed and replaced with donor tissue.

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SEAL ( Superior epithelial arcuate lesion )

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Thin arcuate white lesion in the superior cornea. Located 1 to 3 mm of the superior limbus between 10 and 2 o'clock.

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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

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A surgical procedure in which the doctor uses a excimer laser to reshape the cornea to correct vision problems.

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Photokeratitis

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Sunburn of the cornea caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation also called snow blindness.

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Photokeratitis

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Sunburn of the cornea caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation also called snow blindness.

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Scotoma

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An area of partial or complete loss of vision surrounded by an area of normal vision.

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Herpes Symplex virus

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Recurring virus that creates branches of ulcers in the cornea. Dendritic keratitis is a form of keratitis associated with herpes simplex virus.

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Acanthamoeba keratitis

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Rare but serious infection of the cornea that can result in permanent visual impairment or blindness. This infection is caused by a microscopic free living amoeba called acanthamoeba. Can be found in bodies of water, soil and air.

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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A microbial pathogen that leads to microbial keratitis. Extended wear of soft contact lenses is associated with an increased risk of pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of the cornea.

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RSVP

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R - redness

S - sensitivity to light

V - visual changes

P - pain

Take out cl's and see your eye Dr. as soon as possible.