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.Sightlessness
the state of being blind or lacking sight
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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
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Ophthalmology.Words connected by meaning
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To blind by a red-hot metal plate held before the eyes.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.A hard, compact variety of mineral coal, of high luster, differing from bituminous coal in containing little or no bitumen, in consequ…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.An institution for the protection or relief of some class of destitute, unfortunate, or afflicted persons; as, an asylum for the aged,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.To make a loud noise, as if with a blow or succession of blows; as, the window blind banged and waked me; he was banging on the piano.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Properly, a bay horse, but often any horse. Commonly in the phrase blind bayard, an old blind horse.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Blind; stupid.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.To make somewhat sore or watery, as the eyes; to dim, or blur, as the sight. Figuratively: To obscure (mental or moral perception); to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.To make blind, literally or figuratively; to dazzle; to deceive.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Having such a state or condition as a thing would have to a person who is blind; not well marked or easily discernible; hidden; unseen…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.of Blind
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Making blind or as if blind; depriving of sight or of understanding; obscuring; as, blinding tears; blinding snow.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.A small, burrowing, snakelike, limbless lizard (Anguis fragilis), with minute eyes, popularly believed to be blind; the slowworm; -- f…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Of or pertaining to the caecum, or blind gut.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: blind, lacking, sight.Explore Academic Dictionary
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