eye disorders Flashcards

(10 cards)

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presbyopia

A

farsightedness caused by a loss of lens elasticity

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2
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Conjunctivitis

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pink eye
Contagious inflammation of the conjunctive and caused by a bacterium or a virus

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3
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glaucoma

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Condition of increased intraocular pressure caused by an excess amount of aqueous humor

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4
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strabismus

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When the eyes do not move or focus together, eyes may cross

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5
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Astigmatism

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Abnormal shape or curvature of the cornea that causes blurred vision

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6
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amblyopia

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Lazy eye and occurs in childhood and result in poor vision

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7
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Myopia

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Nearsightedness

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8
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Hyperopia

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Foresightedness

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9
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cararact

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A car when they normally clear lands becomes cloudy or opaque

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10
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Macular degeneration

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Major cause of vision, loss and blindness and older adults and affect central vision

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