retinoblastoma |
Highly lethal tumor that tends to develop in the retinas of infants and young children. Can be hereditary and also spontaneous. Early treatment can be a life saver.
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retinopathy of prematurity |
Affects infants born more than 2 months prematurely and who are placed in high oxygen environ-ments. Peripheral retina is abnormal and susceptible to detachment and other problems.
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retinoscopy |
Viewing of reflections off the retina to determine the person's prescrip-tion. Helpful for small children or those who can't communicate with the optometrist.
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retinopathy of prematurity |
An eye disease of the premature baby's eye that results when there is abnormal growth of blood vessels. For more information see http://www.lowvision.org/retinopathy_of_prematurityxx.htm
Ãâó: kid-power.org/definitions.html
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retinoblastoma |
This is cancer of the retina, which is the light sensitive lining of the eye.
Ãâó: www.mountvernoncancernetwork.nhs.uk/glossary/r.htm
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