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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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bifocal
Health care; Optometry
Lens with one segment for near vision and one segment for far vision. The term "bifocal" can apply to both eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
polarized lenses
Health care; Optometry
Lenses that block light reflected from horizontal surfaces such as water, to reduce glare.
prescription lenses
Health care; Optometry
Lenses that provide vision correction as prescribed by an eye care practitioner.
pediculosis
Health care; Optometry
Lice infestation, typically caused by contact with an infected person or infected bedding. When lice infest the eyelid and eyelashes, they can cause such symptoms as visible lice ...
hypotony
Health care; Optometry
Low intraocular pressure, often caused by eye surgery or trauma (e.g., open globe injury). Symptoms include blurred vision and eye pain or discomfort.
mucin
Health care; Optometry
Lubricant such as saliva that protects body surfaces. In the eyes, mucin is a tear layer that helps moisten and protect the eye's surface.
minification
Health care; Optometry
Making objects appear smaller; the opposite of magnification. Most lenses for nearsightedness make objects look smaller, and when the lenses are in eyeglasses, they also make the ...
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