retinopathy of prematurity |
the most common blinding disease in premature infants. ROP is a disease of the retina.
Ãâó: www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/eye_center/sub...
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retinopathy of prematurity |
An eye disease in which abnormal blood vessels and scar tissue grow within and over the retina, the light detecting layer of cells inside the eye. ROP mainly effects premature babies.
Ãâó: www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/pediatrics/glossary.html
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retinopathy |
diabetic eye disease.
Ãâó: www.cdh.org/HealthInformation.aspx
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retinoscope |
Instrument used to reflect light off the retina so that the prescription can be gauged objectively
Ãâó: www.contamac.com/db/display/glossary
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retinol |
Essential for proper vision and bone and tooth development. It helps in the formation of the skin and mucous membrane, and enhances the body
Ãâó: www.pauls.com.au/information/information.cfm
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