Bausch & Lomb PuerVision2, Quick Start Manual

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glossary of mediCal terms
Ametropia Abnormal vision requiring correction for proper focus
Myopia Nearsighted
Hyperopia Farsighted
Aphakic Lacking a crystalline lens (focusing lens inside the eye)
Non-aphakic Not lacking a crystalline lens
Acute inflammation Sudden swelling, redness and pain
Subacute inflammation
Gradual swelling, redness and pain
Anterior chamber Internal portion of the eye, between the cornea and iris
Cornea Clear, front covering of the eye
Conjunctiva Membrane that lines the eyelids and the white part of the eye
Corneal ulcer A sore or lesion on the cornea, which left untreated could lead to permanent loss
of vision
Microbial keratitis An infected corneal ulcer
Hypoxia Lack of oxygen
Epithelial Layer of cells on the surface of the cornea
Epithelial microcysts
A small abnormal structure (cyst) in the front surface of the eye
Endothelial polymegathism Irregular cell size and shape
Neovascularization Small blood vessels growing into the cornea
Iritis Internal inflammation of the colored part of the eye (iris)