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Week 3
Eye Health and Diseases of the Eye
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03/10/2021

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Conjunctiva
Definition
A thin layer, clear, moist, mucous membrane. Coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids and outer surface of the eye
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Cornea
Definition
Transparent covering over the iris.
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Iris
Definition
The outer circular part of the eye that gives us our eye color.
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Pupil
Definition
The smaller, black center of the eye. Protects the lens, the anterior chamber, the iris and other structures.
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Lacrimal Gland
Definition
Where the cornea gets nutrients from the tears it produces which has aqueous fluids inside the eye.
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Eyelid
Definition
Thin covering of skin that protects the eye, whose main function is to spread tears to keep the cornea and conjunctiva moist throughout continuous blinking.
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Eyelash
Definition
Acts as a sweeper to keep debris from irritating the eye. Also acts as a sensor, stimulating the blink reflex when it feels foreign objects close to the eye.
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Anagen
Definition
the growth phase - the smallest, finest, shortest, least-developed eyelash hairs. They exist for up to two months.
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Catagen
Definition
resting or transitional phase - smallest, finest, shortest, least-developed eyelash hairs.
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Telogen
Definition
Shedding phase - longest, darkest, coarsest eyelash hairs. During this final phase of the life cycle, hair is no longer attached to the dermal papilla
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Ocular Rosacea
Definition
Condition associated with rosacea, inflammatory skin condition that affects around ten percent of the population.
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Dry-eye Syndrome
Definition
lack of proper tears or the tears evaporate too quickly due to improper composition or physical problems with the eye.
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Oil
Definition
the top, oily layer of tears prevent the water-based layer from drying out.
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Water
Definition
The aqueous, or water-based, layer of tears in the middle layer.
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Mucus
Definition
The mucosal layer of tears is the bottom layer, closest to the cornea and the conjunctiva. Mucus is mainly protein.
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Allergic Dermatitis
Definition
A substance that produces an allergy in one person may not produce the same reaction in another, because only the allergic persons body mounts an immune response to the substance.
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Seasonal and Environmental Allergies
Definition
Environmental allergies such as dust, mold, pollen, and pet dander.
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Bacilli
Definition
Short-rod shaped bacteria. Most common bacteria and produce diseases such a tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diptheria.
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Bacteria
Definition
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
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Bactericidal
Definition
Capable of destroying bacteria.
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Binary Fission
Definition
The division of bacteria cells into two new cells called daughter cells.
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Bioburden
Definition
The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Definition
Disease-causing microorganisms carried In the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV
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Body substance isolation
Definition
Abbreviated BSI; a system of precautions to prevent contact with bodily substances and fluids
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Chelating Soaps
Definition
Also known as chelating detergents, detergents that break down stubborn films and remove the residues of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.
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Clean
Definition
Also known as cleaning; a mechanical process using soaps and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease-causing germs.
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Cocci
Definition
Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci.
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Contagious Disease
Definition
Also known as communicable disease; a disease that is spread from one person to another person. Some of the more diseases are the common cold, ringworm, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), viral infections, and natural nail or toe and foot infections.
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Contamination
Definition
The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair, and skin.
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Cross-contamination
Definition
Contamination that occurs when you touch one object and then transfer the contents of that object to another, such as touching skin, then touching a product without washing your hands.
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Decontamination
Definition
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
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Dermatophytes
Definition
A type of fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic tests. Federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis.
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Decontamination
Definition
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residue such as dust, hair, and skin.
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