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Medical Terminology
Medical Terms - Eye
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03/31/2011
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sclera

 Definition

outer protective layer of the eye

(whites of eye)
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cornia

 Definition
transparent anterior part of the sclera, in front of aqueous humor & over the iris
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choriod

 Definition
middle layer of the eye, many blood vessels
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iris

 Definition
pigmented muscular structure allows light to pass through
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pupil

 Definition
opening in the center of the iris
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lens

 Definition
directly behind the pupil, focus bend light
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retina

 Definition
innermost layer of the eye, contains vision receptors
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aqueous humor

 Definition
watery liquid found in anterior cavity of the eye
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vitreous humor

 Definition
jelly-like substance found behind the lens, posterior cavity of eye maintains eye shape
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meibomian glands

 Definition
oil glands found in upper and lower edges of the eyelids help lubricate the eyes
Term
 Definition
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lacrimal glands & ducts

 Definition
produce and drain tears
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optic nerve

 Definition
carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain
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conjunctiva

 Definition
mucous membrane lining the eyelids covering the anterior portion of the sclera
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bi; bin

 Definition
two
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-opia

 Definition
vision (conditions)
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-phobia

 Definition
abnormal fear of
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-plegia

 Definition
paralysis
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blephar/p

 Definition
eyelid
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conjunctiv/o

 Definition
conjuctiva
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cor/o core/o pupill/o

 Definition
pupil
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conrne/o kerat/o

 Definition
cornea
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dacry/o lacrim/o

 Definition
tear; tear duct
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irid/o iri/o

 Definition
iris
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ocul/o opthalm/o

 Definition
eye
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opt/o

 Definition
vision
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retin/o

 Definition
retina
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scler/o

 Definition
sclera
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cry/o

 Definition
cold
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dipl/o

 Definition
two; double
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phot/o

 Definition
light
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ton/o

 Definition
tension or pressure
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belpharitis

 Definition
inflammation of the eyelid
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blepharoptosis

 Definition
drooping of the eyelid
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conjunctivitis

 Definition

inflammaiton of the conjunctivia

(pink eye)
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dacryocystitis

 Definition
inflammation of the tear sac
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diplopia

 Definition
double vision
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endophthalmitis

 Definition

 

 

inflammatin within the eye
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iridoplegia

 Definition
paralysis of the iris
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iritis

 Definition
inflammation of the iris
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keratitis

 Definition
inflammation of the cornea
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keratomalacia

 Definition
softening of the cornea
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leukocornea

 Definition
condition of white pupil
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oculomycosis

 Definition
abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus
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opthalmalgia

 Definition
pain in the eye
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opthalmoplegia

 Definition
paralysis of the eye muscle
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photophobia

 Definition
abnormal fear or sensitivity to light
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retinoblastoma

 Definition
tumor arising from the developing retinal cell
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sclerokeratitis

 Definition
inflammation of the sclera and cornea
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scelomalacia

 Definition
softening of the sclera
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amblyopia

 Definition
reduced vision in one eye
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astigmatism (Ast)

 Definition
defective curviture of the refractive surface of the eye
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cataract

 Definition
clouding of lens of the eye
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chalazion

 Definition
obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid
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detached retina

 Definition
separation of the retina from the choroid
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emmetropia

(EM)

 Definition
normal refractive condition of the eye
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glaucoma

 Definition
eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage
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hyperopia

 Definition
farsightedness
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macular degeneration

 Definition
a progressive deterioration of portion of eye called macula lutea
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myopia

 Definition
nearsightedness
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nyctalopia

 Definition
poor night vision
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nystagmus

 Definition
involuntary rythmic movements of eye
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pinguecula

 Definition
yellowish mass on the conjuctivia
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presbyopia

 Definition
impaired vision from old age
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pterigium

 Definition
thin tissue growing in the cornea from the conjunctiva
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retinitis pigmintosa

 Definition
heriditary pigment disease marked by night blindness
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strabismus

 Definition
abnormal condition of squint or crossed eyes
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sty

 Definition
infection of oil gland of the eye
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blepharoplasty

 Definition
surgical repair of the eyelid
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cryoretinoplexy

 Definition
surgical fixation of retina using extreme cold
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dacryocystorhinostomy

 Definition
creation of an artificial opening between tear sac and nose
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dacryocystotomy

 Definition
insicion of the tear sac
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iridectomy

 Definition
excision of part of the iris
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iridotomy

 Definition
incision of the iris
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keratoplasty

 Definition
surgical repair of the cornea
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sclerotomy

 Definition
incision into the sclera
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enucleation

 Definition
surgical removal of the eye
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LASIK

 Definition
laser procedure that reshapes the cornea tissue
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phacoemulsification

 Definition
method to remove cateracts with ultrasonic needle probe
Term

Photorefractive Keratectomy

PRK

 Definition
procedure for treatment of nearsightedness
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retinal photocoagulation

 Definition
repair tears in the retina by use of intense light beam
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scleral buckling

 Definition
procedure to repair detached retina
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trabeculectomy

 Definition
surgical creation of a drain to reduce intraocular pressure
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vitrectomy

 Definition
surgical removal of all or part of vitreous humor
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fluorescein agiography

 Definition
process of recording blood vessels of the eye
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keratometer

 Definition
instrument used to measure curviture of cornea
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opthalmoscope

 Definition
instrument for visual examination of the eye
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optometry

 Definition
measurment of vision
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pupillometer

 Definition
instrument used to measure diameter of pupil
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pupilloscope

 Definition
instrument used for visual exam of pupil
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retinascopy

 Definition
visual exam of the retina
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tonometer

 Definition
instrument used to messure pressure within the eye
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tonometry

 Definition
measurment of pressure within the eye
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binocular

 Definition
pertaining to two eyes
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intracular

 Definition
pertaining to within the eye
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lacrimal

 Definition
pertaining to tears tear ducts
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nasolacrimal

 Definition
pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
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opthalmic

 Definition
pertaining to the eye
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opthalmaligist

 Definition
physician who studies treats the eye
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optic

 Definition
pertaining to vision
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pupillary

 Definition
pertaining to the pupil
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retinal

 Definition
pertaining to the retina
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miotic

 Definition
agent that constricts the pupil
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mydriatic

 Definition
agent that dilates the pupil
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optician

 Definition
specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses
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optomitrist

 Definition
health professional who prescribes corrective lenses
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visual acuity

(VA)

 Definition
sharpness of vision
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ARMD

 Definition
age related macular degeneration
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Ast

 Definition
astigmatism
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EM

 Definition
emmetropia
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IOP

 Definition
intraocular pressure
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Ophth

 Definition
ophthamology
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VA

 Definition
visual aquity