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Term: Normal Vision
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Term: Cataract
Definition: A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging.
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Term: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Definition: Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited retinal diseases that affects about 100,000 Americans and 1.5 million people worldwide.
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Term: Myopia
Definition: Myopia, or nearsightedness, is when the cornea is curved too much.
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Term: Glaucoma
Definition: Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. It is one of the main causes of blindness in the United States.
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Term: Age-related macular degeneration
Definition: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision.
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Term: Diabetic retinopathy
Definition: Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina.
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