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.Snow-blindness
temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
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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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dermatitis caused exposure to sunlight
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.The habit of bending from the sunlight; -- said of certain plants.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.To gather balls which cling to the feet, as of damp snow or clay; to gather into balls; as, the horse balls; the snow balls.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.To cover with snow; to whiten with snow, or as with snow.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.That part of optics which explains the properties and phenomena of reflected light, and particularly that which is reflected from mirr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.Partial blindness, or a tendency to blindness.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.Affected with color blindness. See Color blindness, under Color, n.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.State or quality of being common or usual; as, the commonness of sunlight.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.To receive damage or harm; to be injured or impaired in soudness or value; as. some colors in /oth damage in sunlight.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.A morgue; a place for the temporary reception and exposure of dead bodies.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: temporary, blindness, caused, exposure, sunlight.Explore Academic Dictionary
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