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13 Cards in this Set
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anisocoria
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pupils are unequal in size (constricted)
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aqueous humor
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a clear watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the anterior cavity of the eye
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astigmatism
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an unevenness in the corneal or lenticular curvature, causing horizontal and vertical rays to be focused at two different points on the retina, which results in visual distortion
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conjunctiva
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a transparent mucous membrane that covers the inner surfaces of the eyelids
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hyperopia
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farsightedness; the focus of light rays behind the retina requiring the use of accommodation to focus for near and far objects
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myopia
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nearsightedness
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nystagmus
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an abnormal involuntary repetitive movement of the eyes
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presbycusis
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hearing loss due to aging
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presbyopia
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farsightedness resulting from a decrease in the accommodative ability of the eye as a result of aging
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refraction
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the ability of the eye to bend light rays so that they fall on the retina
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retina
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the innermost layer of the eye that extends and forms the optic nerve
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sclera
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an opaque structure composed of collagen fibers meshed together that encircles the globe of the eye; commonly referred to as the "white" of the eye
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tinnitus
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ringing in the ears
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