 | Term | Definition |
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diabetic retinopathy |
retinal microaneurysms, hemorrhages, dilation of retinal veins, and neovascularization occur secondary to an abnormal endocrine condition |
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retinal detachment |
two layers of the retina separate from each other |
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strabismus |
abnormal deviations of the eye occur (esotropia and exotropia) |
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cataract |
clouding of the lens causes decreased vision |
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macular degeneration |
loss of central vision caused by deterioration of the macula of the retina |
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hordeolum (stye) |
localized, purulent infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid |
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chalazion |
small, hard, cystic mass on the eyelid; formed as a result of chronic inflammation of a sebaceous gland |
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glaucoma |
increased intraocular pressure results in optic nerve damage |
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retinitis pigmentosa |
pigmented scarring forms throughout the retina and leads to nyctalopia; an inherited condition |
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nystagmus |
repetitive rhythmic movements of one or both eyes |
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