Adult Glaucoma Suspect Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Adult Glaucoma Suspect article.
Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAcute angle-closure glaucoma: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) o... See the entire definition of Acute angle-closure glaucomaAngle-closure glaucoma: This condition can be acute or chronic. It consists of increased ... See the entire definition of Angle-closure glaucomaAnterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorAnterior chamber: The space in the eye that is behind the cornea and in front of the iris. Aqueous humor: In medicine, humor refers to a fluid (or semifluid) substance. Thus, the aq... See the entire definition of Aqueous humorArgon laser: A laser with ionized argon as the active medium. Argon lasers are used for ph... See the entire definition of Argon laserBlind: 1. Unable to see. Without part or all of the sense of sight. Blindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionCentral retinal vein: The blood vessel that carries blood away from the retina of the eye. Choroid: In the eye, a thin vascular layer between the sclera and the retina. The choroid ... See the entire definition of ChoroidCiliary body: Part of the eye, the ciliary body is a circular structure just behind the ir... See the entire definition of Ciliary bodyCongenital: A condition that is present at birth, whether or not it is inherited. Cornea: The clear front window of the eye, which transmits and focuses light into the eye.... See the entire definition of Cornea
Diabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilation: The process of enlargement, stretching, or expansion. The word "dilatation" mean... See the entire definition of DilationDisc: Shortened terminology for an intervertebral disc, a disk-shaped piece of specialized... See the entire definition of DiscDiurnal: Occurring in the daytime. A patient may have a diurnal fever rather than a noctur... See the entire definition of DiurnalDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFundus: In medicine, the bottom or base of an organ. For example, the fundus of the eye is... See the entire definition of FundusGlaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHumor: In medicine, a fluid or semifluid substance. For example, the aqueous humor is the ... See the entire definition of HumorHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of Hypertension
Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntraocular: In the eye. For example, intraocular pressure is the pressure within the eye.... See the entire definition of IntraocularIntraocular pressure: The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the ... See the entire definition of Intraocular pressureIris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye. The opening of the iris forms the pupil. T... See the entire definition of IrisLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLegal blindness: The criteria used to determine eligibility for government disability bene... See the entire definition of Legal blindnessLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Microscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMyopia: Nearsightedness, the ability to see close objects more clearly than distant objec... See the entire definition of MyopiaNearsightedness: The ability to see near objects more clearly than distant objects. Also ... See the entire definition of NearsightednessNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOcclusion: The act of occluding. See: Occlude.
Ocular: Having to do with the eye. Open-angle glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition of the eye that leads to progressive atrophy ... See the entire definition of Open-angle glaucomaOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Optic: Having to do with vision. Optic disc: The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve c... See the entire definition of Optic discOptic nerve: The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the... See the entire definition of Optic nervePeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Peripheral vision: Side vision. The ability to see objects and movement outside of the di... See the entire definition of Peripheral visionPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPigment: A substance that gives color to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the colors o... See the entire definition of PigmentPrevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalencePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveRetina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and c... See the entire definition of Retina
Retinal: Pertaining to the retina, the extraordinary layer of neurons (nerve cells) that ... See the entire definition of RetinalRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSibling: A brother or sister. Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTonometry: A standard eye test that is done to determine the fluid pressure inside the eye... See the entire definition of TonometryTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Uvea: An inner layer of the eye that includes the iris, the blood vessels that serve the e... See the entire definition of UveaUveitis: Inflammation of the uvea. Uveitis is a serious form of eye inflammation and requi... See the entire definition of UveitisVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinVisual field: The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including... See the entire definition of Visual field
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