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scleromalacia
softening of the sclera
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keratoplasty
surgical repair of cornea
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choroid
middle layer of eye
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iridoplegia
paralysis of the iris
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cataract
clouding of the lens in the eye
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detached retina
separation of the retina from the choroid in back of the eye
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optic nerve
carries visual impulse from retina to the brain
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vitreous fluid
substance found behind lens to help eye keep its shape
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meibomian glands
oil glands
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conjunctiva
mucus membrane lining the eylids and covering the anterior portion of the sclera
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva (pink eye)
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blepharoptosis
drooping of the eyelid
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nyctalopia
poor vision at night
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ophthalmalgia
pain in the eye
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oculomycosis
abnormal condition of the eye caused by fungus
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pupillometer
instrument to measure the pupil
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tonometer
instrument to measure pressure in the eye
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miotic
agent that constricts the pupil
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mydriatic
agent that dilates the pupil
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strambismus
abnormal condition of squint or cross eyed
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nystagmus
jerking of the eye
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presbyopia
impaired vision via aging
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enucleation
surgical removal of eyeball
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phacoemulsification
aspiration of fluid from lens to remove cataracts
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astigmatism
defective curvature of cornea or lens
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otitis externa
swimmers ear
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tympanic membrane
middle ear
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myringitis
inflammation of tympanic membrane
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ottis media
inflammation of the middle ear
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eustachian tube
connects middle ear to the pharynx
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ossicles
bones in the middle ear that carry sound vibrations
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cochlea
snail shaped contains the organ of hearing
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semicircular canals
contains sensors for balance
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menieres disease
chronic disease of inner ear
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tinnitus
ringing in the ears
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vertigo
sense of revolving
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otopyorrhea
discharge of pus from ear
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acoustic neuroma
benign tumor of inner auditory canal
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