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Conjunctivitis |
Non specif term used to describe an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by wide range of conditions * commonly refered to as PINK EYE *most common cause is bacterial, viral, allergic, and contact lens related * possibly contagious * room should be disinfected after anyone with anyone w/ red eye uses any equipment |
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Glaucoma
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* interocular pressure become elevated because eye produces too much fluid and/or the fluid cannot drain from the eye properly * high pressure damages Optic nerve *resulting in gradual vision loss * SILENT disease = necessitating routine screenings * NO cure, BUT treatment involves medication and /or surgery |
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Keratoconus |
* degeneration of the cornea causing irregular and severe astigmatism * specialty CL fitting, usually with rigid gas permeable lenses |
