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Vitreous
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Vitreous The transparent, solid, gelatinous material which fills the interior of the eye behind the lens. It allows the eye to maintain its shape.
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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.
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Vitrase
Vitrase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hyaluronidase.
Vitrasert
Vitrasert is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ganciclovir.
Vitravene preservative free
Vitravene preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fomivirsen sodium.
Vitrectomy
Removing the gel from the center of the eyeball because it has blood and scar tissue in it that blocks sight. An eye surgeon replaces the clouded gel with a clear fluid.
Vitreomacular traction syndrome
A traction-induced visual deficit in which partial posterior vitreous detachment is present in combination with persistent macular adherence.
Vitreous humor
The clear gelatinous substance that fills the eyeball between the retina and the lens.
Vitreous Humor
The clear jelly (gel) that fills the center of the eye.
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Versant
A test for the determination of HIV and hepatitis virus.
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
See Visual Evoked Response.
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
The VER is a test of the function of the visual pathways from the retina, along the optic nerve and optic tract to the early parts of the visual centers of the brain. Usually, EEG electrodes are placed on the head and the patient is required to view a flashing light and an alternating pattern (e.g., stripes or checks) on a TV. The VER is a diagnostic test for such things as Multiple Sclerosis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, cortical visual impairment and certain types of brain tumors. The pattern VER can also provide an objective estimate of a patient's visual acuity, even if the patient is nonverbal (e.g., too young, comatose or mentally impaired).
Visual suppression
This occurs when the brain ignores the visual image being transmitted from one eye. It is not voluntary. In the younger child it is associated with strabismus and amblyopia. An eye that is misaligned or is out of focus is likely to be suppressed by the child.
Vision therapy
Vision Therapy is a term that refers to a mixture of so-called "therapies" that employ eye movement tasks, eye-hand coordination tasks, 3D tasks, etc., which purportedly improve everything from golf games to dyslexia to reading problems in children and adults. The vast majority of these claims are unsubstantiated. Vision therapy is usually not covered by insurance. Warning: before signing-up for Vision therapy, ask the provided to support his or her claims with scientific evidence that has been published in a peer reviewed scientific journal. Be skeptical of therapies that seem to good to be true - Caveat emptor.
Vitreous
Vaccination
Originally referred to immunization against smallpox with the less virulent cowpox (vaccinia) virus; more loosely used for any immunization against a pathogen.
Venal paraphilia
One of a group of paraphilias characterized by triumph wrested developmentally from sexuoerotic tragedy by means of a strategy that incorporates sinful lust into the lovemap on the condition that it be traded, bartered, or purchased and paid for, not freely exchanged, since it irrevocably defiles saintly love.
Vacuum aspiration
Procedure in which a suction tube attached to a vacuum pump is inserted through the vagina into the uterus to loosen and remove its contents.
Vacuum extraction
Procedure used to ease delivery by applying a metal or plastic cup to the baby's scalp and using suction to pull the baby gradually out of the vagina.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Vitrase
Vitrase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hyaluronidase.
Vitrasert
Vitrasert is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ganciclovir.
Vitravene preservative free
Vitravene preservative free is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fomivirsen sodium.
Vitrectomy
Removing the gel from the center of the eyeball because it has blood and scar tissue in it that blocks sight. An eye surgeon replaces the clouded gel with a clear fluid.
Vitreomacular traction syndrome
A traction-induced visual deficit in which partial posterior vitreous detachment is present in combination with persistent macular adherence.
Vitreous humor
The clear gelatinous substance that fills the eyeball between the retina and the lens.
Vitreous Humor
The clear jelly (gel) that fills the center of the eye.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Versant
A test for the determination of HIV and hepatitis virus.
Visual Evoked Potential (VEP)
See Visual Evoked Response.
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
The VER is a test of the function of the visual pathways from the retina, along the optic nerve and optic tract to the early parts of the visual centers of the brain. Usually, EEG electrodes are placed on the head and the patient is required to view a flashing light and an alternating pattern (e.g., stripes or checks) on a TV. The VER is a diagnostic test for such things as Multiple Sclerosis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, cortical visual impairment and certain types of brain tumors. The pattern VER can also provide an objective estimate of a patient's visual acuity, even if the patient is nonverbal (e.g., too young, comatose or mentally impaired).
Visual suppression
This occurs when the brain ignores the visual image being transmitted from one eye. It is not voluntary. In the younger child it is associated with strabismus and amblyopia. An eye that is misaligned or is out of focus is likely to be suppressed by the child.
Vision therapy
Vision Therapy is a term that refers to a mixture of so-called "therapies" that employ eye movement tasks, eye-hand coordination tasks, 3D tasks, etc., which purportedly improve everything from golf games to dyslexia to reading problems in children and adults. The vast majority of these claims are unsubstantiated. Vision therapy is usually not covered by insurance. Warning: before signing-up for Vision therapy, ask the provided to support his or her claims with scientific evidence that has been published in a peer reviewed scientific journal. Be skeptical of therapies that seem to good to be true - Caveat emptor.
Vitreous
Vaccination
Originally referred to immunization against smallpox with the less virulent cowpox (vaccinia) virus; more loosely used for any immunization against a pathogen.
Venal paraphilia
One of a group of paraphilias characterized by triumph wrested developmentally from sexuoerotic tragedy by means of a strategy that incorporates sinful lust into the lovemap on the condition that it be traded, bartered, or purchased and paid for, not freely exchanged, since it irrevocably defiles saintly love.
Vacuum aspiration
Procedure in which a suction tube attached to a vacuum pump is inserted through the vagina into the uterus to loosen and remove its contents.
Vacuum extraction
Procedure used to ease delivery by applying a metal or plastic cup to the baby's scalp and using suction to pull the baby gradually out of the vagina.
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