| Terminology | Meaning |
| iridectomy | removal of a portion of the iris |
| optician | one who grids lenes & fits glasses |
| conjunctivitis | inflammation of conjunctiva |
| papilledema | swelling of the optic disc |
| cycloplegic | pertaining to paralysis of ciliary muscle |
| mydriasis | condition of enlargement of pupil |
| ophthalmic | pertaining to the eye |
| photophobia | condition of sensitivity to light |
| amblyopia | lazy eye |
| iridic | pertaining to the iris |
| papillary | pertaining to the pupil |
| lacrimation | the process of forming tears |
| myctalopia | condition of night blindness |
| iritis | inflammation of iris |
| ophthalmologist | doctor who specializes in eye disorders |
| corneoscleral | pertaining to cornea & scleral layers of the eye |
| miosis | condition of contraction of the pupil |
| uveitis | inflammation of uvea(vascular layer of the iris, ciliary body and choroid) |
| vitereous humor | clear watery fluid filling the jelly-like mass that fills the cavity |
| xerophthalmia | condition of dry eyes |
| retinitis pigmentosa | is a genetic disorder(pigmented scar forms on the retina) |
| palpebral | pertaining to the eyelid |
| aphakia | absence of lens of the eye |
| hemianopsia | condition of absence of vision in half of visual field |
| ophthalmoplegia | paralysis of the eye (muscle) |
| glaucoma | disease of the eye by increased intraocular pressure |
| aqueous Humor | watery fluid circulates thru posterior and anterior chamber of the eye |
| blepharitis | inflammation of the eyelid |
| lacrimal | pertaining to tears |
| exotropia | is an outward turning of the eyes |
| dacryoadenitis | Inflammation of lacrimal gland |
| hypertensive retinopathy | disease of the retina |
| corneal ulcer | defect in surface of cornea |
| blephoroptosis | prolapse of an eyelid (sagging) |
| hyperopia | farsightedness |
| diplopia | double vision |
| anisocoria | pupils are unequal in size |
| optic | pertaining to the eye or to vision |
| scleritis | inflammation of sclera |
| esotropia | condition of eyes turning inward |
| optometrist | one who measures eyes for glasses |
| scotoma | area of depressed vision |
| keratitis | Inflammation of the cornea |
| retinitis | inflammation of retina |
| intraocular | pertaining to within the eye |
| presbyopia | condition of defective vision |
