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eye and ear

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the region at the back of the eye where the optic nerve meets the retina is   optic disc  
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the normal adjustment of the lens to bring an object into focus on the retina is   accomodation  
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yellowish region on the retina lateral to the optic disc is the   macula  
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tiny pit or depression in the retina that is the region of clearest vision is the   fovea centralis  
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the bending of light rays by the cornea,lensand fluids of the eye is   refraction  
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point at which the fibers of the optic nerve cross in the brain is the   optic chiasm  
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photoreceptor cells in the retina that make the perception of color possible are the   cones  
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photoreceptor cells in the retina that make vision in dim light possible are the   rods  
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the (blank) is the area behind the cornea and in front of the lens and iris. It contains aqueous humor   anterior chamber  
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the posterior inner part of the eye is the   fundus  
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cranial nerve that carries impulses from the retina to the brain   optic nerve  
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having 2 sides that are rounded,elevated and curved evenly   biconvex  
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condition of pupils of unequal size is   anisocoria  
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pertaining to paralysis of the ciliary muscles is   cycloplegic  
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pertaining to the eyelid   palpebral  
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condition of enlargment of the pupil is   mydriasis  
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condition of narrowing of the pupil is   miosis  
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swelling in the region of the optic disc is   papilledema  
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condition of sensitivity of light   photophobia  
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blind spot, area of darkened vision surrounded by clear vision is   scotoma  
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inflammation of the eyelid is called   blepharitis  
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inflammation of the conjunctiva is called   conjunctivitis  
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inflammation of the tear gland is called   dacryoadenitis  
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inflammation of the iris is called   iritis  
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inflammation of the cornea is called   keratitis  
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inflammation of the white of the eye is called   scleritis  
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inflammation of the retina is called   retinitis  
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prolapse of the eyelid is called   blepharoptosis  
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pertaining to tears   lacrimal  
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pertaining to within the eye is called   intraocular  
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fibrous layer of clear tissue over the front of the eyeball has a defect resulting from trauma or infection is called   corneal ulcer  
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inflammation of the vascular layer of the eye   uveitis  
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condition of dry eyes   xerophthalmia  
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absence of vision in half of the visual field   hemianopsia  
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eye abnormally turns outward is called   exotropia  
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medical doctor who treats diseases of the eye is called   ophthalmologist  
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nonmedical person who can examine eyes and prescribe glasses   optometrist  
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nonmedical person who grinds lenses and fits glasses is called   optician  
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absence of the lens of the eye is called   aphakia  
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eye abnormally turns inward is called   esotropia  
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lazy eye also called   amblyopia  
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farsightedness also called   hyperopia  
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decreased vision at near resulting from old age also called   presbyopia  
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nearsightedness also called   myopia  
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night blindness also called   nyctalopia  
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double vision also called   diplopia  
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defective curvature of the lens and cornea leading to blurred vision   astgmatism  
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in the myopic eye light rays do not focus properly on the....   retina  
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lacrim/o means   tears  
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dacry/o means   tears  
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kerat/o means   cornea  
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corne/o means   cornea  
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blephar/o means   eyelid  
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palpebr/o means   eyelid  
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cor/o means   pupil  
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pupill/o means   pupil  
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phac/o means   lens  
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phak/o   lens  
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ocul/o means   eye  
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ophthalm/o means   eye  
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scot/o means   darkness  
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ultrasonic vibrations break up the lens and it is aspirated from the eye is called   phacoemulsification  
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test of clearness of vision is   visual acuity test  
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measurement oftension or pressure within the eye   tonometry  
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high energy light radiation beams are used to stop retinal hemorrhaging   lasar photocoagulation  
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a laser removes corneal tissue to correct myopia   lasik  
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intravenous injection of dye followed by photographs of the eye through dilated pupils   flourescein angiography  
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suture of silicone band to the sclera to correct retinal detachment   scleral buckle  
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