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Eyeglasses, goggles or other objects worn over the eyes, usually to aid vision or for protective purposes.
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corneal ulcer
Health care; Optometry
An infected corneal abrasion. Frequently found in extended wear contact lens wearers. A corneal ulcer is an ocular emergency. Symptoms include light sensitivity, eye pain or ...
toxoplasmosis
Health care; Optometry
An infection caused by the Toxoplasma parasite, often from undercooked meat or contact with feces. It may occur in people with compromised immune systems. Symptoms are flu-like ...
Sjogren's syndrome
Health care; Optometry
An inflammatory autoimmune disorder characterized by a dry mouth and dry eyes. Additional eye symptoms include burning, discharge, foreign body sensation, itching and light ...
orbital pseudotumor
Health care; Optometry
An inflammatory mass in the tissues around or behind the eye that looks like and mimics the symptoms of a tumor. The cause is unknown. The primary symptom is a painful, bulging ...
keratometer
Health care; Optometry
An instrument that measures the curvature of the eye's clear, front surface (cornea). Keratometers help eye doctors collect information for contact lens fittings and surgical ...
excimer laser
Health care; Optometry
An instrument that uses shorter wave (ultraviolet) light to vaporize and remove tissue from the eye's surface during vision correction procedures.
stroke
Health care; Optometry
An interruption in blood flow to the brain, resulting in tissue death. Blood clots and other obstructions can interrupt the blood flow, as can a ruptured artery. Symptoms ...
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- Optometry (16172)
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