Optometry

Optometry

A health care profession concerned with eyes and related structures, as well as vision, visual systems, and vision information processing in humans. The practice of eye and vision care.

Industry: Eyewear; Health care

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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 is possible if the ...

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 include frequent ...

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.

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 sleeping with them in ...