Nervous system

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V. 42, Unit VI

Last updated 12:58 PM on 10/12/26
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astigmatism

warped or distorted image

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cataract

loss of vision due to clouding of the eye lens

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conjunctivitis

inflammation of conjunctiva

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detached retina

retina pulled away from the choroid

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glaucoma

increased intraocular pressure

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sty or stye

inflammaiton of oil gland of eyelid

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visual acuity

sharpness or clearness of sight

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Retina

Membrane at back of eyeball contains rods and cones for black, white, and color vision

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Cornea

Portion of sclera front membrane of the eye

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Iris

Functions as sphincter regulates amount of light that enters

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Pupil

A black hole in center of iris where light enters

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Lens

Crystalline structure controlled by muscles that enable light rays to focus on the retina

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Optic Nerve

Cranial nerve that transmits impulses to the brain for intrepretation