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ICC BIO 140 Chapter 9 Notes
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
04/07/2010
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Term
Myopia
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Nearsightedness
  • Image is in front of retina
Term
Hyperopia
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Farsightedness
  • image is behind retina
Term
Presbyopia
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Lens becomes less elastic
  • Reading glasses required
Term
Astigmatism
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Irregular curvature of lens
  • Glasses or contacts required to correct
Term
Colorblindness
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Absence or deficiency of cones
  • Primarily in males
Term
Glaucoma
 Definition

Eye Defect

  • Increased pressure in eye
  • Can lead to blindness
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