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Astigmatism |
Imperfect focus, caused when the eyeball is shaped like a rugby ball rather than a soccer ball |
| BCC |
Basal cell carcinoma |
| Cataract |
Clouding of the lens inside the eye |
| Ectropion |
Eyelid rolling out |
| Entropion |
Eyelid rolling in |
| Epicanthic Fold |
Eyelid fold covering the inner corner of the eye |
| Hypermetropic |
Commonly called 'long-sighted', occurs when the eyeball is too short, and images focus behind the retina |
| Macula |
Centre of retina, provides the most detailed vision |
| Myopia |
Commonly called 'short-sighted', occurs when the eyeball is too long, and images focus in front of the retina |
| Naevus/ Melanoma |
Pigmented lesion, benign or malignant |
| Presbyopia |
Age-related inability to focus on near objects |
| Pterygium |
Fleshy growth on the eye |
| Ptosis |
Drooping of the upper lid due to a weak levator muscle |
| SCC |
Squamous cell carcinoma |
| Strabismus |
Commonly called a ‘squint’ or ‘lazy eye', occurs when the eyes are not in correct alignment |
| Toric Lens |
Lens implant to reduce astigmatism |
| Trichiasis |
Ingrown lashes |
