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Eyewear

Eyeglasses, goggles or other objects worn over the eyes, usually to aid vision or for protective purposes.

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microphthalmia

Health care; Optometry

Congenital defect resulting in an abnormally small eye or eyes. The cause is usually unknown. Microphthalmia typically results in blindness or reduced vision, but normal vision ...

chemosis

Health care; Optometry

Conjunctival swelling that is often caused by an allergy.

contact lens problem

Health care; Optometry

Contact lens problems can range from minor to sight-threatening, and include protein build-up, debris on the lens, a ripped or nicked lens, infections and more. Symptoms can ...

soft contact lenses

Health care; Optometry

Contacts made of gel-like plastic containing varying amounts of water.

Bowman's membrane

Health care; Optometry

Corneal layer between the epithelium and the stroma.

Descemet's membrane

Health care; Optometry

Corneal layer between the stroma and the endothelium.

extended wear

Health care; Optometry

Currently, these contact lenses are FDA-approved to be worn without removal for up to seven days (or 30 days in the case of one brand), meaning some people will be comfortable ...

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