Glossary
In our glossary, we explain medical terms. Here, you will also find additional information on common diseases. If you would like an entry on a specific topic, please write to us at glossar@first-sight.ch.
A
Abnormal Head Posture (AHP)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Amblyopia
Anatomy of the Eye
Aniridia
Anisocoria and Horner Syndrome
Anisometropia
Astigmatism
Atropine Eye Drops
B
C
Capillary Hemangioma
Chalazion
Children’s Glasses
Coloboma
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Conjunctivitis
Contact Lenses
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion (Corneal Erosion)
D
Dark circles (under the eyes)
Dermoid Cyst
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dissociated Vertical Deviation (DVD)
Double Vision
Duane Syndrome
E
Endophthalmitis
Enucleation
Epiblepharon
Exotropia (“Wall-Eyed”)
Eye Injuries and Eye Protection
Eye Muscle Disorders in Children and Adults
G
H
I
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (Pseudotumor Cerebri)
Intraocular Lens (IOL)
Iritis (Inflammation of the Iris)
K
L
Laser Correction in Children
Laser Pointers and Eye Injuries
Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
Leukocoria (White Pupil Reflex)