eye disease

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Disorders of the outer eye and auxiliary structures
- The orbit and lacrimal apparatus
  - Inflammatory conditions of the orbit
  - Tumors of the orbit
- Disorders of the lids
  - Inflammatory conditions
  - Malposition of the lids
  - Tumors of the lids
- Strabismus (squint)
- Diseases of the conjunctiva
  - Conjunctivitis
  - Trachoma
  - Degenerative conditions of the conjunctiva
- Diseases of the cornea and sclera
  - Inflammation of the cornea
  - Inflammation of the sclera
  - Degenerative conditions of the cornea and sclera
Diseases of the inner eye
- The uveal tract
  - Uveitis
  - Tumors of the uveal tract
- Diseases and disorders of the lens
- The retina
  - Retinal detachment
  - Inherited retinal degenerations and age-related macular degeneration
- Disorders of the optic nerve
- Glaucoma
Ocular injuries
- Foreign bodies
- Chemical and radiation injuries
Complications of systemic disease
- The central nervous system
- Arteriosclerosis and vascular hypertension
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Visual disorders
- Floaters, blind spots, and flashes
- Night blindness and defects of color perception
- Eyestrain
- Refractive errors
Ophthalmological examination and corrective devices
- Ophthalmological examination
- Optical aids
Blindness

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