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Ophthalmology

sclera

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outer protective layer of the eye; the portion seen on the anterior portion of the eyeball is referred to as the white of eye

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Ophthalmology

cornea

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transparent anterior part of the sclera, which is anterior to aqueous humor and lies over the iris. It allows the light rays to enter the eye

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Ophthalmology

choroid

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middle layer of the eye, which in interlaced with many blood vessels that supple nutrient to the eyes

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Ophthalmology

iris

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the pigmented muscular structure that regulates the amount of ligh entering the eye by controlling the size of the pupil

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Ophthalmology

pupil

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opening in the center of the iris

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lens

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lies directly behind the pupil; its function is to focus and bend light

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Ophthalmology

retina

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innermost layer of the eye, which contains the vision receptors

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Ophthalmology

aqueous humor

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watery liquid found in teh anterior cavity of the eye. It providdes nourishment to nearby structures and maintains shape in the anterior part of the eye

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Ophthalmology

vitreous humor

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jellylike substance found behind the lens in the posterior cavity of the eye that maintains its shape

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Ophthalmology

meibomian glands

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oil glands found in the upper and lower edges of th eyelids that help lubricate the eye

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Ophthalmology

lacrimal glands and ducts

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produce and drain tears

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Ophthalmology

optic nerves

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carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain

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Ophthalmology

conjunctiva

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mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the anterior portion of the sclera

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Ophthalmology

blephar/o

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eyelid

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cor/o, core/o, pupil/o

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pupil

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corne/o, kerat/o

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cornea

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dacry/o, lacrim/o

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tear, tear duct

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Ophthalmology

ir/o, irid/o

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iris

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Ophthalmology

ocul/o, ophthalm/o

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eye

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opt/o

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vision

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Ophthalmology

phac/o, phak/o

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lens

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Ophthalmology

retin/o

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retina

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scler/o

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sclera

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cry/o

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cold

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# Ophthalmology dipl/o
two, double
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# Ophthalmology is/o
equal
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# Ophthalmology phot/o
light
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# Ophthalmology ton/o
tension, pressure
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# Ophthalmology bi-, bin-
two
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# Ophthalmology -opia
vision (condition)
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# Ophthalmology -phobia
abnormal fear of or aversion to specific things
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# Ophthalmology -plegia
paralysis
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# Ophthalmology aphakia (a-FA-ka-a)
condition of without a lens
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# Ophthalmology blepharitis (blef-a-RI-tis)
inflammation of the eyelid
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# Ophthalmology blepharoptosis (blef-ar-op-TO-sis)
drooping of the eyelid
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# Ophthalmology conjunctivits (kon-junk-ti-VI-tis)
inflammation of the conjunctiva
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# Ophthalmology dacryocystitis (dak- re-o-sis-TI-tis)
inflammation of the tear
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# Ophthalmology diplopia (di-PLO-pe-a)
double vision
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# Ophthalmology endophthalmitis (en-dof-thal-MI-tis)
inflammation of the eye
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# Ophthalmology iridoplegia (ir-i-do-PLE-ja)
paralysis of the iris
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# Ophthalmology iritis (i-RI-tis)
inflammation of the iris
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# Ophthalmology keratitis (ker-a-TI-tis)
inflammation for the cornea
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# Ophthalmology keratomalacia (ker-a-to-ma-LA-sha)
softening of the cornea
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# Ophthalmology leukocoria (lu-ko-KO-re-a)
condition of a white pupil
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# Ophthalmology oculomycosis (ok-u-lo-mi-KO-sis)
abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmalgia (of-thal-MAL-ja)
pain in the eye
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmoplegia (of-thal-mo-PLE-ja)
paralysis of the eye
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# Ophthalmology phacomalacia (fak-o-ma-LA-sha)
softening of the lens
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# Ophthalmology photophobia (fo-to-FO-be-a)
abnormal fear of light
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# Ophthalmology retinoblastoma (ret-i-no-blas-TO-ma)
tumor arising from a developing retinal cell
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# Ophthalmology retinopathy (ret-i-NOP-a-the)
disease of the retina (any noninflammatory)
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# Ophthalmology sclerokeratitis (skler-o-ker-a-TI-tis)
inflammation of the sclera and the cornea
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# Ophthalmology scleromalacia (skler-o-malacia)
softening of the sclera
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# Ophthalmology xerophthalmia (zer-of-THAL-me-a)
condition of dry eye
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# Ophthalmology amblyopia (am-ble-O-pe-a)
reduced vision in one eye caused by disuse or misuse associated with strabismus, unequal refractive errors, or otherwise impaired vision (also called lazy eye)
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# Ophthalmology astigmatism (Ast)
defective curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye.
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# Ophthalmology cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye
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# Ophthalmology chalazion (ka-LA-ze-on)
obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid (also called meibomian cyst)
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# Ophthalmology detached retina
separation of the retina from the choroid in back of the eye
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# Ophthalmology glaucoma (glaw-KO-ma)
eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by abnormal increase of intraocular pressure (IOP). If not treated it will lead to blindness
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# Ophthalmology hyperopia (hi-per-O-pe-a)
farsightedness
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# Ophthalmology macular degeneration
a progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision
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# Ophthalmology myopia (mi-O-pe-a)
nearsightedness
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# Ophthalmology nyctalopia (nik-ta-LO-pe-a)
poor vision at night or in faint light (also called night blindness)
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# Ophthalmology nystagmus (nis-TAG-mus)
involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
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# Ophthalmology pinguecula (ping-GWEH-ku-la)
yellowish mass on the conjunctiva that may be related to exposure to ultraviolet light, dry climates, and dust. A pinguecula that spreads onto the cornea becomes a pterygium
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# Ophthalmology presbyopia (pres-be-O-pe-a)
impaired vision as a result of aging
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# Ophthalmology pterygium (te-RIJ-e-um)
thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjuctiva, usually caused from sun exposure
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# Ophthalmology retinitis pigmentosa (ret-i-NI-tis pig-men-TO-sa)
hereditary, progressive disease marked by night blindness with atrophy and retinal pigment changes
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# Ophthalmology strabismus (stra-BIZ-mus)
abnormal condition of squint or crossed eyes caused by the visual axes not meeting at the same point
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# Ophthalmology sty (sti)
infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (also spelled stye and also called hordeolum)
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# Ophthalmology blepharoplasty (BLEF-a-ro-plas-te)
surgical repair of the eyelid
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# Ophthalmology cryoretinopexy (kri-o-RE-tin-o-pek-se)
surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold (carbon dioxide)
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# Ophthalmology dacryocystorhinostomy (dak-re-o-sis-to-ri-NOS-to-me)
creation of an artificial opening between the tear (lacrimal) sac and the nose (to restore drainage into the nose when the nasolacrimal duct is obstructed or obliterated)
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# Ophthalmology dacryocystotomy (dak-re-o-sis-TOT-o-me)
incision of the tear (lacrimal) sac
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# Ophthalmology iridectomy (ir-i-DEK-to-me)
excision of the iris
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# Ophthalmology iridotomy (ir-i-DOT-o-me)
incision of the iris
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# Ophthalmology keratoplasty (KER-a-to-plas-te)
surgical repair of the cornea (corneal transplant)
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# Ophthalmology sclerotomy (skle-ROT-o-me)
incision of the sclera
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# Ophthalmology enucleation (e-nu-kle-A-shun)
surgical removal of the eyeball (also the removal of any organ that comes out clean and whole)
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# Ophthalmology LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)
a laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.
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# Ophthalmology phacoemulsification (PHACO) (fa-ko-e-mul-si-fi-KA-shun)
method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic needle probe breaks up the lens, which is then aspirated
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# Ophthalmology PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) (fo-to-re-FRAK-tiv ker-a-TEK-to-me)
a procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which an Excimer laser is used to reshape the corneal surface by removing a portion of the cornea
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# Ophthalmology retinal photocoagulation (RET-in-al fo-to-ko-ag-u-LA-shun)
an intense beam of light from a laser condenses retinal tissue to seal leaking blood vessels, to destroy abnormal tissue or lesions, or to bond the retina to the back of the eye.
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# Ophthalmology scleral buckling (SKLER-al BUK-ling)
a procedure to repair a detached retina. A strip of sclera is resected, or a fold is made in the slera. An exoplant is used to hold and buckle the sclera
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# Ophthalmology trabeculectomy (tra-bek-u-LEK-to-me)
surgical creation of a drain to reduce intraocular pressure (used to treat glaucoma)
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# Ophthalmology vitrectomy (vi-TREK-to-me)
surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
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# Ophthalmology fluorescein angiography (flo-RES-en an-je-OG-ra-fe)
digital process of recording blood vessels
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# Ophthalmology keratometer (ker-a-TOM-e-ter)
instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea (used for fitting contact lenses)
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmoscope (of-THAL-mo-skop)
instrument used for visual examination of the interior of the eye
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmoscopy (of-thal-MOS-ko-pe)
visual examination of the eye
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# Ophthalmology optometry (op-TOM-e-tre)
measurement of vision
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# Ophthalmology pupillometer (pu-pil-OM-e-ter)
instrument used to measure the diameter of the pupil
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# Ophthalmology pupilliscope
instrument used for visual examination of the pupil
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# Ophthalmology retinoscopy (ret-i-NOS-ko-pe)
visual examination of the retina
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# Ophthalmology tonometer (to-NOM-e-ter)
instrument used to measure pressure within the eye (used to diagnose glaucoma)
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# Ophthalmology tonometry (to-NOM-e-tre)
measurement of pressure within the eye
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# Ophthalmology anisocoria (an-i-so-KOR-e-a)
condition of absence of equal pupil
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# Ophthalmology binocular (bin-OK-u-lar)
pertaining to two or both eyes
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# Ophthalmology corneal (KOR-ne-al)
pertaining to the cornea
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# Ophthalmology intraocular (in-tra-OK-u-lar)
pertaining to within the eye
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# Ophthalmology isocoria (i-so-KOR-e-a)
condition of equal pupil
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# Ophthalmology lacrimal (LAK-ri-mal)
pertaining to tears
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# Ophthalmology nasolacrimal (na-zo-LAK-ri-mal)
pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmic (of-THAL-mik)
pertaining to the eye
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmologist (of-thal-MOL-o-jist)
physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmology (Ophth) (of-thal-MOL-o-je)
study of the eye
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# Ophthalmology ophthalmopathy (of-thal-MOP-a-the)
any disease of the eye
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# Ophthalmology optic
pertaining to vision
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# Ophthalmology pseudophakia (soo-do-FA-ke-a)
condition of false lens
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# Ophthalmology pupillary (pu-pi-lar-e)
pertaining to the pupil
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# Ophthalmology reinal (RET-i-nal)
pertaining to the retina
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# Ophthalmology emmetropia (em-e-TRO-pe-a)
normal refractive condition of the eye
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# Ophthalmology intraocular lens
an artifical lens implanted within the eye during cataract surgery
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# Ophthalmology miotic (mi-OT-ik)
agent that constricts the pupil
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# Ophthalmology mydriatic (mid-re-AT-ik)
agent that dilates the pupil
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# Ophthalmology optician (op-TISH-in)
a specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses
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# Ophthalmology optometrist (op-TOM-e-trist)
a health professional who prescribes corrective lenses
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# Ophthalmology visual acuity
sharpness of vision for either distance or near
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# Ophthalmology ARMD
age related macular degeneration
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# Ophthalmology ast
astigmatism
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# Ophthalmology Em
emmetropia (em-e-TRO-pe-a)
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# Ophthalmology IOL
intraocular lens
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# Ophthalmology IOP
intraocular pressure
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# Ophthalmology Ophth
ophthalmology
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# Ophthalmology PHACO
phacoemulsification
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# Ophthalmology VA
visual acuity

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