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ambly/o
- dull, dim
- In amblyopia, visual stimulation through the optic nerve of one eye (lazy eye) is impaired, thus resulting in poor or dim vision
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cycl/o
- ciliary body of eye
- circular
- cycle
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dacry/o; lacrim/o
- tear
- lacrimal apparatus (duct, sac or gland)
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dacryocyst/o
lacrimal sac
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goni/o
- angle
- used to differentiate the two forms of glaucoma (open- and closed-angle)
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opt/o; optic/o
eye, vision
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phac/o
- lens
- phac/o/cele - herniation of the lens into the interior chamber of the eye. Usually caused by blunt trauma to the eye
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phot/o
- light
- intolerance to light is associated with people who suffer from migraines or have light colored eyes or glaucoma. Some medications also cause a marked intolerance to light
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presby/o
- old age
- the loss of accommodation due to weakening of the ciliary muscles as a result of the aging process
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retin/o
- retina
- retinosis includes any degenerative process of the retina not associated with inflammation
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scler/o
- hardening
- sclera (white of eye)
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scot/o
- darkness
- an area of diminished vision in the visual field
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vitr/o
- vitreous body (of eye)
- removal of the vitreous allows surgical procedures that would otherwise be impossible, including repair of macular holes and tears in the retina
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labyrinth/o
labyrinth (inner ear)
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mastoid/o
mastoid process
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salping/o
- tubes
- usually fallopian or eustachian (auditory) tubes
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staped/o
- stapes
- Stapedectomy is performed to improve hearing, especially in cases of otosclerosis
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myring/o; tympan/o
tympanic membrane (eardrum)
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excessive, above normal
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