Disease or Syndrome
eye disorder
eye dis·or·der [ ahy dis-awr-der ]
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Diseases (MeSH Category)
Definitions related to disorder of eye:
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(eye disorder) A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the eye. Representative examples include conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma, uveal melanoma, and retinoblastoma.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(eye disorder) Impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning of the organ of sight.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(eye diseases) Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision. Common eye problems include Refractive errors; Cataracts - clouded lenses; Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma; Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye; Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision; Diabetic eye problems; Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye. Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation. NIH: National Eye InstituteMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Eye disease, any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human eye. This article briefly describes the more common diseases of the eye and its associated structures, the methods used in examination and diagnosis, and the factors that determine treatment and prognosis. The first part deals with...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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