Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) – Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, causing redness, itchiness, and discharge.

Cornea – The clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that helps focus light onto the retina.

D

Diabetic Retinopathy – Damage to the retina’s blood vessels caused by diabetes, potentially leading to vision loss.

Dry Eye Syndrome – A condition where the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, causing discomfort and irritation.

E

Emmetropia – The term for perfect vision where no refractive errors (e.g., nearsightedness or farsightedness) are present.

Eyeglass Prescription – A written order by an eye doctor specifying the lens power needed to correct your vision.

F

Farsightedness (Hyperopia) – A refractive error where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry.

Floaters – Tiny spots or threads that drift across your vision, caused by clumps in the eye’s vitreous gel.

G

Glaucoma – A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often associated with high eye pressure, which can lead to vision loss.

K

Keratoconus – A progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, distorting vision.

M

Macular Degeneration – An age-related condition affecting the central part of the retina (the macula), leading to loss of central vision.

Myopia (Nearsightedness) – A refractive error where close objects appear clear, but distant objects are blurry.

O

Optometrist – A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats vision problems, prescribes glasses or contact lenses, and manages eye conditions & diseases.

Ocular Surface – The outermost layer of the eye, including the cornea and conjunctiva, critical for maintaining eye health and vision.

P

Presbyopia – Age-related loss of the eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects, typically occurring after age 40.

Prism Lenses – Specialized lenses used to correct binocular vision issues by altering the path of light entering the eye.

R

Retina – The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into signals sent to the brain.

Retinal Detachment – A serious condition where the retina separates from the underlying tissue, potentially causing vision loss.

T

Toric Lenses – Contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism by providing different powers in different meridians of the lens.

V

Visual Acuity – The clarity or sharpness of vision, typically measured by reading a Snellen chart.

Vitreous Humor – The gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina in the eye.