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Gonioscopy
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Gonioscopy The examination of the internal angle between the iris and cornea. This is accomplished by placing a contact lens over the cornea. It is vital in all cases of suspected glaucoma.
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Iris
The colored part of the eye with a hole (pupil) in the center. It regulates the amount of light entering the eye – the dimmer the lighting the more light the iris lets into the eye by widening the pupil.
Cornea
The front part of the eye that acts as a window for the entrance of light rays. It is attached to the other outer coat of the eye, the sclera; the white part of the eye. The cornea provides a significant amount of focusing power for the eye (the rest is provided by the lens). Because it has many nerve fibers, an injury or foreign body causes significant pain and discomfort.
Lens
The lens of the eye is like an adjustable lens of a camera and focuses light rays on to the retina for sharp images. A condition called presbyopia occurs when the lens is no longer able to adjust for objects at different distances.
Glaucoma
A disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision
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Goniometer
A device used for measuring the range of joint movement.
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
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Glivec
Same as Gleevec, a medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
Gamimune N
Gamimune N is a plasma-derived product for immune system deficiencies, made by Bayer.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucor
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Gonioscopy
Gyrate atrophy
Diffuse total choroid vascular atrophy of the eye. Leads to night blindness, tunnel vision, cataracts and reduced visual acuity. Patients are usually myopic. Treatment involves pyridoxine; arginine free diet to reduce ornithinemia. Poor prognosis and usually leads to legal blindness by the age of 40 years.
Glutethimide
A hypnotic substance.
Glaxo Smith Kline
A multinational pharmaceutical corporation.
Gallstones
Presence or formation of gallstones.
Genital herpes
Herpes simplex of the genitals.
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Iris
The colored part of the eye with a hole (pupil) in the center. It regulates the amount of light entering the eye – the dimmer the lighting the more light the iris lets into the eye by widening the pupil.
Cornea
The front part of the eye that acts as a window for the entrance of light rays. It is attached to the other outer coat of the eye, the sclera; the white part of the eye. The cornea provides a significant amount of focusing power for the eye (the rest is provided by the lens). Because it has many nerve fibers, an injury or foreign body causes significant pain and discomfort.
Lens
The lens of the eye is like an adjustable lens of a camera and focuses light rays on to the retina for sharp images. A condition called presbyopia occurs when the lens is no longer able to adjust for objects at different distances.
Glaucoma
A disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Goniometer
A device used for measuring the range of joint movement.
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Glivec
Same as Gleevec, a medication used in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
Gamimune N
Gamimune N is a plasma-derived product for immune system deficiencies, made by Bayer.
Glucobay
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Glucor
The first in a class of drugs for the treatment of type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Produced by Bayer.
Gonioscopy
Gyrate atrophy
Diffuse total choroid vascular atrophy of the eye. Leads to night blindness, tunnel vision, cataracts and reduced visual acuity. Patients are usually myopic. Treatment involves pyridoxine; arginine free diet to reduce ornithinemia. Poor prognosis and usually leads to legal blindness by the age of 40 years.
Glutethimide
A hypnotic substance.
Glaxo Smith Kline
A multinational pharmaceutical corporation.
Gallstones
Presence or formation of gallstones.
Genital herpes
Herpes simplex of the genitals.
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