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Medical terminology Ophthalmology

Glaucoma, Open-Angle

Glaucoma in which the angle of the anterior chamber is open and the trabecular meshwork does not encroach on the base of the iris.

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

corneal disease

Human disease. Wikidata entity Q10526382; linked MeSH descriptor D003316. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Achromatopsia

Achromatopsia is a disorder that causes problems with color vision. The retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, contains two types of light receptor cells called rods and cones. Rods provide vision in low…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens inside your eye. This cloudiness blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making it harder to see clearly. A cataract can affect one or both eyes, but it doesn't spread from one eye to…

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

herpes simplex virus keratitis

Keratitis of the cornea that has material basis in herpes simplex type infection. Wikidata entity Q1258984; linked MeSH descriptor D016849. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is an eye disease that is a leading cause of vision loss in older people in developed countries. Subtle abnormalities indicating changes in vision may occur in a person's forties or fifties. Distorted…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve of one, or both, of your eyes. This can result in vision loss. There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle glaucoma. Other less common…

Medical terminology Ophthalmology

Choroid Diseases

Disorders of the choroid including hereditary choroidal diseases, neoplasms, and other abnormalities of the vascular layer of the uvea.

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

eyelid neoplasm

Human disease. Wikidata entity Q12678120; linked MeSH descriptor D005142. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Aniridia

Aniridia is an eye disorder that is characterized by a complete or partial absence of the colored part of the eye (the iris). Aniridia is typically present from birth (congenital) and affects both eyes. The pupils may also be abnormal…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Corneal Disorders

Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact…

Medical terminology Ophthalmology

Keratitis, Herpetic

A superficial, epithelial Herpesvirus hominis infection of the cornea, characterized by the presence of small vesicles which may break down and coalesce to form dendritic ulcers (KERATITIS, DENDRITIC). (Dictionary of Visual Science,…

Medical entity reference Ophthalmology

enophthalmos

Posterior displacement of the eyeball within the orbit due to changes in the volume of the orbit (bone) relative to its contents. Wikidata entity Q1343593; linked MeSH descriptor D015841. Includes multilingual names and external…

Genetics reference Ophthalmology

Color vision deficiency

Color vision deficiency (sometimes called color blindness) represents a group of conditions that affect the perception of color. Red-green color vision defects are the most common form of color vision deficiency. Affected individuals…

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Health topic Ophthalmology

Retinal Disorders

Retinal disorders are conditions that affect the retina, the thin light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. The retina senses light and sends signals to your brain so you can see. Retinal disorders can cause blurred or distorted…

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