Eye and vision pathology, diagnostics, and
treatments
Subconjunctival hemorrhage - <<ANSWER>>Is bleeding between the conjunctiva and sclera
Xerophthalmia - <<ANSWER>>Aka dry eye, is drying of eye surfaces, including conjunctiva because the
tear glands do not produce enough tears
Uveitis - <<ANSWER>>is an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation, complications can
lead to permanent vision loss
Iritis - <<ANSWER>>most common form of uveitis; inflammation of the uvea affects primarily structures
in the front of the eye, onset and last 6-8 weeks
Corneal ulcer - <<ANSWER>>is an open sore on the cornea caused by an infection or injury
Keratitis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the cornea
Keratoconcus - <<ANSWER>>Occurs when the cornea becomes irregular and cone-shaped, causing
blurring and distortion of vision
Scleritis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the sclera
Anisocoria - <<ANSWER>>A condition in which the pupils are unequal in size
Cataract - <<ANSWER>>The loss of transparency of the lens that causes a progressive loss visual clarity,
associated with age
Diabetic retinopathy - <<ANSWER>>is damage to the retina as a complication of uncontrolled diabetes
, Endophthalmitis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the intraocular fluids
Floaters - <<ANSWER>>Vitreous floaters, are particles of cellular debris that float in the vitreous humor
and cast shadows on retina
Photopsia - <<ANSWER>>The presence of what appears to be flashes or light, or flashers, causes
damage to eye or migraine headaches
Miosis - <<ANSWER>>is the contraction of the pupil, normally in response to exposure to light but also
possibly due to the use of prescription or illegal drugs
Nystagmus - <<ANSWER>>is an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball that can be
congenital or caused by a neurological injury or drug use
Papilledema - <<ANSWER>>aka choked disk, swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of
entrance into the eye through the optic disk
Retinal detachment - <<ANSWER>>Are the separation of some or all of the light sensitive retina from
the choroid, if not treated, entire retina can detach and cause blindness
Retinoblastoma - <<ANSWER>>Is an eye cancer, caused by abnormal growth of retinal cells, its rare
Temporal arteritis - <<ANSWER>>a form of vasculitis that can cause sudden vision los
Subconjunctival hemorrhage - <<ANSWER>>Is bleeding between the conjunctiva and sclera
Xerophthalmia - <<ANSWER>>Aka dry eye, is drying of eye surfaces, including conjunctiva because the
tear glands do not produce enough tears
Uveitis - <<ANSWER>>is an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation, complications can
lead to permanent vision loss
treatments
Subconjunctival hemorrhage - <<ANSWER>>Is bleeding between the conjunctiva and sclera
Xerophthalmia - <<ANSWER>>Aka dry eye, is drying of eye surfaces, including conjunctiva because the
tear glands do not produce enough tears
Uveitis - <<ANSWER>>is an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation, complications can
lead to permanent vision loss
Iritis - <<ANSWER>>most common form of uveitis; inflammation of the uvea affects primarily structures
in the front of the eye, onset and last 6-8 weeks
Corneal ulcer - <<ANSWER>>is an open sore on the cornea caused by an infection or injury
Keratitis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the cornea
Keratoconcus - <<ANSWER>>Occurs when the cornea becomes irregular and cone-shaped, causing
blurring and distortion of vision
Scleritis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the sclera
Anisocoria - <<ANSWER>>A condition in which the pupils are unequal in size
Cataract - <<ANSWER>>The loss of transparency of the lens that causes a progressive loss visual clarity,
associated with age
Diabetic retinopathy - <<ANSWER>>is damage to the retina as a complication of uncontrolled diabetes
, Endophthalmitis - <<ANSWER>>Is an inflammation of the intraocular fluids
Floaters - <<ANSWER>>Vitreous floaters, are particles of cellular debris that float in the vitreous humor
and cast shadows on retina
Photopsia - <<ANSWER>>The presence of what appears to be flashes or light, or flashers, causes
damage to eye or migraine headaches
Miosis - <<ANSWER>>is the contraction of the pupil, normally in response to exposure to light but also
possibly due to the use of prescription or illegal drugs
Nystagmus - <<ANSWER>>is an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball that can be
congenital or caused by a neurological injury or drug use
Papilledema - <<ANSWER>>aka choked disk, swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of
entrance into the eye through the optic disk
Retinal detachment - <<ANSWER>>Are the separation of some or all of the light sensitive retina from
the choroid, if not treated, entire retina can detach and cause blindness
Retinoblastoma - <<ANSWER>>Is an eye cancer, caused by abnormal growth of retinal cells, its rare
Temporal arteritis - <<ANSWER>>a form of vasculitis that can cause sudden vision los
Subconjunctival hemorrhage - <<ANSWER>>Is bleeding between the conjunctiva and sclera
Xerophthalmia - <<ANSWER>>Aka dry eye, is drying of eye surfaces, including conjunctiva because the
tear glands do not produce enough tears
Uveitis - <<ANSWER>>is an inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation, complications can
lead to permanent vision loss
