Glossary Of Anatomy Terminology L -Z- (NAO Ophthal
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lacrimation - ANSWER-"lacri," tears. The secretion of tears, the common connotation
being excessive secretion.
lagophthalmos - ANSWER-"ophthalmos," eye. Inability to close the lid.
Local Ophthalmic Anesthetic - ANSWER-An agent applies as a deop to the eye which
produces insensibility to pain or touch.
microcoria - ANSWER-"micro," small. Abnormally small pupils.
microcornea - ANSWER-"micro," small. Abnormally small cornea.
Miotic Drug - ANSWER-An agent which restricts the pupil.
Muscae Volitantes (floaters) - ANSWER-Particles in vitreous, moving through the visual
field; a visual sensation as of dark spots floating before the eye.
Mydriatic Drug - ANSWER-An agent which dialates the pupil.
Nystagmus (Dancing eyes) - ANSWER-Involuntary repeated oscillation of one or both
eyes, in any or all fields of gaze.
ocular decongestant - ANSWER-A drug used to relieve redness (congestion) in the eye,
usually by vasoconstriction.
optic atrophy - ANSWER-Degeneration of optic nerve.
orthokeratology - ANSWER-"ortho," straight," kerato," the cornea. The study of
correcting, or reducing, ametropic conditions by altering the shape of the cornea.
orthophoria - ANSWER-"ortho," straight, "phors," a movement. Normal alignment of
eyes with no tendency to deviate when fusion is interrupted.
photophobia - ANSWER-"photo," light, "phobia," fear. Abnormal sensitivity to light.
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