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11 Cards in this Set
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Retinal Detachment
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The partial or complete slipping of the retina from the pigmented vascular layer called the choroid
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Strabismus
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Failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction due to the weaknesses of the muscles controlling the position of ones eye
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Scleritis
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The presence of inflammation in the white, outside covering of the eyeball. (Sclera)
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Glaucoma
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Occular disorders identified as a group due to an increase in the intraocular pressure.
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Color Blindness (Monochromatism)
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An inability to perceive visual colors sharply.
1. Daltonism- Can't tell the difference between greens and reds. 2. Achromatic Vision- Can only see the colors gray, black and white. |
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Macular Degeneration
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Progressive deterioration of the retinal cells in the macular due to aging, known as senile. (ARMD)
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Conjunctivitis
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The inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids, and covering the front part of the eyeball. (Sclera)
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Astigmatism
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The refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be focused irregularly on the retina due to abnormally shaped cornea or lens.
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Cataract
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Altering the perception of images due to interference of light transmission to the retina.
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Blepharitis
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or bacterial origin.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Occurs as a consequence of long term or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in which the tissues of the retina experience scarring due to:
1. Abnormal dilation and constriction vessels 2. Hemorrhages 3. Micro Aneurysm 4. Abnormal formation of new vessels causing leakage of blood in the vitreous humor |