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Medical Terminology - Eye Terminology

Chapter 14 and Dictionary of Eye Terminology

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AnisocoriaUnequal pupils
AphakiaAbsence of lens of the eye
CycloplegiaParalysis of the ciliary muscle
EctropionTurning outward of the eyelid margin
EntropionTurning inward of the eyelid margin
HemianopiaBlindness in one-half of the visual field
MydriasisIncrease in pupil size
MydriaticAn agent that causes pupil to dilate
PalpebralPertaining to the eyelid
ScotomaArea of depressed vision surrounded by an area of normal vision
AcuteOf sudden-Rapid Onset
AnopsiaLoss of vision; usually refers to loss of part of visual field
BlebBubble like blister of conjunctiva
CannulaTube-like device for injecting fluid or air
CyloplegiaParalysis of the ciliary muscle
HypotonyLow intraocular pressure
PatentOpen as channel
Phthisis BulbiDiseased or damaged eye that has shrunk and lost function
TortuousHaving bends and twists; usually refers to blood vessels
HomonymousLocated on the same side-usually refers to visual field defect


Ophthalmic Assistant Program
Renton Technical College

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