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10 Cards in this Set
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Corneal Abrasion
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Scraped area of the corneal surface accompanied by the loss of superficial tissue (epithelium).
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Accommodation
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The ability of the crystalline lens to adjust power to provide retinal focus of images closer than optical infinity.
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Additional amount of plus power required for focusing near.
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Amblyopia
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Loss of vision without any apparent disease of the eye.
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Ametropia
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A refractive error in which the eye, when in a state of rest, does not focus the image of an object upon the retina; includes hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism.
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Aphakia
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Absence of the crystalline lens.
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Apical, Apex
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The extreme top or tip of a curve, e.g. Corneal apex
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Apical Bearing, Apical Touch
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The posterior lens curvature resting on the corneal apex.
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Aqueous Humor
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Clear, watery fluid that fills the space between the back corneal surface and front vitreous surface, bathing the crystalline lens. Produced by the ciliary processes, it nourishes the cornea, iris, and lens and maintains intraocular pressure.
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Aqueous Tears
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The watery component of the tears.
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