sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.Optic tract
the cranial nerve that serves the retina
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the state of being blind or lacking sight
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.the state of being blind or lacking sight
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.visual impairment resulting from the retina becoming separated from the choroid in the back of the eye; treated by photocoagulation
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness); "contrary to popular belief, glau…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor; "glaucoma can result…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor; "glaucoma can result…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.(ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
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A noun suffix denoting that which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that which serves for walking; consistory, factory, et…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.The impression of a vivid sensation retained by the retina of the eye after the cause has been removed; also extended to impressions l…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.(neurophysiology) a nerve impulse resulting from a weak stimulus is just as strong as a nerve impulse resulting from a strong stimulus
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.A nonphosphorized, nitrogenous substance, obtained from brain and nerve tissue by extraction with boiling alcohol. It is uncertain whe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.The yellowish green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina. See Chromophane.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.A general name for the several coloring matters, red, green, yellow, etc., present in the inner segments in the cones of the retina, h…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.A cranial development supposed to indicate a combative disposition.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; its role (along with the cornea) is to focus light on the retina
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.That refractive condition of the eye in which the rays of light are all brought accurately and without undue effort to a focus upon th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.The connective tissue framework and sheath of a nerve which bind together the nerve bundles, each of which has its own special sheath,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.The retina.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.The connective tissue supporting the framework of the retina of the eye.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.a nerve cell whose body is outside the central nervous system; "damage to ganglion cells in the retina may play a role in the developm…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: cranial, nerve, serves, retina.Explore Academic Dictionary
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