I am Bouchouareb Amina, an ophthalmology. I have created a glossary in this field for students. Is made for people who want to learn about eyes and vision.
This glossary had 15 terms about my field we are commonly used. On this glossary have the definition, pronunciation, part of speech, the French word of it, and example sentence. The definitions are sourced from source reliable, and I utilized Virtual Writing Tutor to ensure the grammar.The goal of this glossary is to help learners understand medical vocabulary in a simple and useful way.
I will be very happy if this glossary will help your vocabulary and enhance your understanding of eye care. You are welcome to utilize it for educational purposes or personal knowledge acquisition.Please feel free to explore all the terms and use this glossary as a helpful study tool.
blurred vision
noun phrase
Blurred vision, or blurry vision, means that your vision isn't sharp and crisp.
Example: I woke up with blurred vision this morning.
fr: vision floue
cataract
noun
A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.
Example: Many elderly people develop cataracts that require surgery.
fr: cataracte
cornea
noun
The transparent layer forming the front of the eye.
Example: A scratch on the cornea can be very painful.
fr: cornée
eye drops
noun (plural)
Liquid medication to be applied in very small amounts to the eyeball.
Example: I use eye drops when my eyes are dry.
fr: gouttes pour les yeux
eye exam
noun
An eye exam is a professional check-up to test your vision and the health of your eyes. It is done by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Example: I have an eye exam next week.
fr: examen des yeux
eyeball
noun
The round part of the eye of a vertebrate, within the eyelids and socket. In mammals it is typically a firm, mobile, spherical structure enclosed by the sclera and the cornea.
Example: The doctor examined the patient’s eyeball to check for signs of infection.
fr: globe oculaire
glaucoma
noun
A condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight.
Example: Early diagnosis of glaucoma can prevent serious vision loss.
fr: glaucome
iris
noun
A flat, colored, ring-shaped membrane behind the cornea of the eye, with an adjustable circular opening (pupil) in the center.
Example: Her iris is green.
fr: iris
lens
noun
The transparent elastic structures behind the iris by which light is focused on to the retina of the eye.
Example: The lens helps your eyes focus on objects.
fr: lentille
optic nerve
noun
The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve (CN II) responsible for transmitting visual information. The optic nerve contains only afferent (sensory) fibers and is paired like all cranial nerves.
Example: The optic nerve is very important for vision, so if you are blind, it might be because of a problem with it. You should see a doctor.
fr: nerf optique
pupil
noun
The dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, varying in size to regulate the amount of light reaching the retina.
Example: In a dark room, the pupil gets bigger to let in lighter.
fr: pupille
retina
noun
The back parts, of the eye that receives light and images.
Example: The retina helps you see by sending signals to the brain.
fr: rétine
to blink
verb
Shut and open the eyes quickly.
Example: Don't forget to blink when staring at a screen.
fr: cligner des yeux
to diagnose
verb
Identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.
Example: The difficulties in trying to diagnose a patient within the ICD 10 classification system as patients may have complex cases with symptoms applicable to a range of diagnoses.
fr: diagnostiquer
to squint
verb
Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light./Have eyes that look in different directions.
Example: He squinted to read the small print./The doctor diagnosed the patient with a squint that required corrective surgery.
