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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.

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Sclera

Eyewear; Optometry

The white visible portion of the eyeball. The muscles that move the eyeball are attached to the sclera.

Meibomitis

Eyewear; Optometry

A dysfunction of the meibomian glands that provide an oily film over natural tears to keep them from evaporating too quickly. Detailed Meibomitis and Lasik Dry Eye Information

Conjunctivitis

Eyewear; Optometry

Inflammation of the conjunctiva. May be caused by bacteria, virus, allergens, or chemical or ultraviolet light exposure.

Scleral shell

Eyewear; Optometry

Flush fitting thin artificial eye usually fit over phthisis bulbi.

Mesopic pupil size

Eyewear; Optometry

The size of a pupil under medium light conditions such as daylight or a well lit room.

Contact lens

Eyewear; Optometry

Lens made of glass or plastic designed to maintain contact on the surface of the cornea. Usually used to correct refractive error.

Scotoma

Eyewear; Optometry

An area of partial or complete loss of vision surrounded by an area of normal vision.

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