Below are listed common terms used in our office.
These are not provided as a diagnosis for you, but as a guide if have
been diagnosed or are looking for information on the subject.
Click on the underlined topics for more information.
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As always, if you have pain, loss of vision, sudden change in vision
or a condition with your eyes that you are concerned with,
please call Northern Eye to schedule an evaluation.
So, what is 20/20 Vision? Let's See...
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20/20 Vision: A person with 20/20 vision can see what an average individual can see on an eye chart when they are standing 20 feet away.
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Artery Occlusion: Blockage of blood flow through a retinal artery causing vision loss.
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Blepharitis: A common, persistent inflammation of the eyelids.
Blepharoplasty: Plastic surgery of the eyelids to correct a 'drooping' eyelid.
Cataract: A clouding of the natural lens of the eye.
Watch the Cataract Video
Central Serous Retinopathy: A swelling on the retina that distorts vision.
Chalazion: A swelling in the eyelid caused by one of the small oil producing glands located in the eyelids.
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Conjunctivits: An inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva.
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Corneal Abrasion: A scratch or injury of the corneal epithelium.
Corneal Transplant: Replacement of a scarred or diseased cornea with clear corneal tissue from a donor.
Cystoid Macular Edema: Retinal swelling and cyst formation in the macular area causing a decrease in vision.
Detached and Torn Retina: A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless treated.
Dry Eye: A common condition that causes dryness and burning and a feeling of a foreign body in the eye.
Watch the Dry Eye Video
Ectropion: A turning out of the eyelid.
Entropion: A turning in of the eyelid.
Fluorescein Angiography: A clinical test to look at blood circulation inside the back of the eye.
Fuch's Dystrophy: Progressive corneal disorder consisting of a cloudy waterlogged cornea, painful epithelial blisters and reduced vision.
Glaucoma: A chronic progressive disorder of preventable vision loss.
Watch the Glaucoma Video
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Macular Degeneration: This condition affects both distance and close vision.Most common cause of severe vision loss in people over 65.
Watch the Macular Degeneration Video
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Macular Pucker: A 'wrinkle' in the macula causing distorted vision.
Ophthalmologist: A physician who can treat disease and perform surgery of the eyes.
Optic Neuritis: Inflammation of the optic nerve.
Optometrist: Can prescribe glasses and contact lenses.
Pterygium: A fleshy growth that grows on the cornea.
Radial Keratotomy: Refractive surgery technique designed to lessen the dependence on glasses.
Strabismus: Eye misalignment caused by an imbalance of the extraocular muscles.
Vein Occlusion: Blockage of blood through a retinal vein causing reduced vision.
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