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chapter 53

sensory

QuestionAnswer
astigmatism defect in the curvature of the eyeball surface.
cataract opacity or clouding of the lense
conjunctivitis inflammation of the conjunctiva
diabetic retinopathy disorder of retinal blood vessels characterized by capillary microaneurysms/ hemorrhage/exudates and the formation of new vessels and connective tissue.
enucleation surgical removal of the eyeball
glaucoma abnormal condition of elevated pressure within an eye because of obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor
hyperopia farsightedness: can't see up close
keratitis inflammation of the cornea
mastoiditis infection of one of the mastoid bones
miotics causing constriction of the pupil of the eye
mydriatics causing pupillary dilation
myopia nearsightedness: can't see far away.
strabismus crosseyed
tinnitus ringing in the ears
vertigo the sensation that the outer world is revolving about oneself or that one is moving in space
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