Ophthalmology Terms

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Visual Acuity

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The clarity or sharpness of vision.

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Spectacle

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A pair of glasses.

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Corrected

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Vision that has been improved with glasses or contact lenses.

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Ophthalmologist

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A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

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Orthophoric

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Having normal alignment of the eyes.

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary eye movement, which may cause the eye to move rapidly from side to side, up and down, or in a circle, and may slightly blur vision.

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness; a condition where distant objects appear blurry.

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Astigmatism

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A common imperfection in the eye's curvature, leading to blurred or distorted vision.

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Oculocutaneous

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Relating to the eyes and skin.

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OD

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Oculus Dexter, referring to the right eye.