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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) |
The loss or
lack of development of clear vision in just one eye. It
is not due to eye health problems and eyeglasses or
contact lenses can’t fully correct the reduced vision
caused by lazy eye. |
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Astigmatism |
A vision
condition that causes blurred vision due either to the
irregular shape of the cornea, the clear front cover of
the eye, or sometimes the curvature of the lens inside
the eye. |
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Blepharitis |
An inflammation
of the eyelids and eyelashes causing red, irritated,
itchy eyelids and the formation of dandruff like scales
on eyelashes. |
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Cataract |
A cloudy or
opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye. |
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Computer Vision Syndrome |
A group of eye
and vision-related problems that result from prolonged
computer use. |
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Color Deficiency |
The inability to
distinguish certain shades of colors or, in more severe
cases, see colors at all. |
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Conjunctivitis (Pink eye) |
An inflammation
or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent
layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of the
eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. |
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Diabetic Retinopathy |
A condition
occurring in persons with diabetes, which causes
progressive damage to the retina, the light sensitive
lining at the back of the eye. |
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Dry
Eye |
A condition in
which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and
nourish the eye. |
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Glaucoma |
A group of
disorders leading to progressive damage to the optic
nerve which leads to loss of vision |
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Hyperopia (Far sightedness) |
A vision
condition in which distant objects are usually seen
clearly, but close objects do not come into proper
focus. |
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Keratoconus |
An eye disorder
causing progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea,
the clear front cover of the eye. |
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Macular Degeneration |
An eye disease
affecting the macula, the center of the light sensitive
retina at the back of the eye, causing loss of central
vision. |
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Myopia (Near sightedness) |
A vision
condition in which you can see close objects clearly,
but objects farther away are blurred. |
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Nystagmus |
A vision
condition in which the eyes make repetitive,
uncontrolled movements, often resulting in reduced
vision. |
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Pinguecula |
A common, non-cancerousgrowth
of tissue on the conjuctiva,
the clear membrane that
covers the white of the eye.
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Presbyopia |
An age-related
vision condition in which there is a gradual loss of the
eye’s ability to focus on near objects. |
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Spots & Floaters |
Spots (often
called floaters) are small, semi-transparent or cloudy
specks or particles within the vitreous, which is the
clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your
eyes. |
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Strabismus (Eye Turn) |
A condition in
which both eyes do not look at the same place at the
same time. |
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Stye |
An infection of
the oil gland in the eyelid. |
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Visual Acuity |
20/20 vision is
a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity
or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20
feet. |
