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.
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corneal disease
Human disease. Wikidata entity Q10526382; linked MeSH descriptor D003316. Includes multilingual names and external identifier mappings.
Open-access article Ophthalmology
Cataract Development Among Pediatric Patients With Uveitis
Key PointsQuestionWhat are the prevalence of and risk factors associated with the development of cataracts in patients younger than 18 years with uveitis?FindingsIn this cohort study of 22 687 pediatric patients in the US younger than…
Literature reference Ophthalmology
Uveitic Glaucoma Interest Group Recommendations for Uveitis-Related Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma Management.
Bibliographic record: Ocular immunology and inflammation (2025 Nov). PMID 40971800. DOI 10.1080/09273948.2025.2542286.
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…
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 terminology Ophthalmology
Aphakia, Postcataract
Absence of the crystalline lens resulting from cataract extraction.
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.
Open-access article Ophthalmology
Vision-Related Quality of Life following Combined Cataract and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery or Cataract Surgery Alone in Glaucoma Patients
This study examined glaucoma patients after undergoing combined cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), microhook ab interno trabeculotomy and goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade (KDB), or cataract surgery alone, and…
Literature reference Ophthalmology
Dry eye post-cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bibliographic record: BMC ophthalmology (2025 Jan 13). PMID 39806338. DOI 10.1186/s12886-024-03841-8.
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…
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.
Open-access article Ophthalmology
Challenges in posterior uveitis—tips and tricks for the retina specialist
PurposePosterior uveitis is a common chorioretinal pathology affecting all ages worldwide and is a frequent reason for referral to the retina clinic. The spectrum of etiologies for uveitis is very broad and includes infectious and…
Literature reference Ophthalmology
Glaucoma and Myopia: Diagnostic Challenges.
Bibliographic record: Biomolecules (2023 Mar 20). PMID 36979497. DOI 10.3390/biom13030562.
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…
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…
Open-access article Ophthalmology
Mechanisms Underlying Myopia Progression from Visual Signaling to Metabolic Remodeling in Retina
Myopia has emerged as a major global health concern due to its rising prevalence and the associated risk of irreversible visual impairment. Although scleral and choroidal changes have traditionally received emphasis, recent studies…
Literature reference Ophthalmology
Specialized Retinal Endothelial Cells Modulate Blood-Retina Barrier in Diabetic Retinopathy.
Bibliographic record: Diabetes (2024 Feb 01). PMID 37976214. DOI 10.2337/db23-0368.
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…
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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