Ocular Health Dictionary

Ocular: From 2 Different Sources


Relating to or affecting the eye and its structures; also the eyepiece of an optical device, such as a microscope.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Vestibulo-ocular Reflex

Eye movement that occurs after or during the slow injection of 20 ml of ice-cold water into each external auditory meatus (see EAR) in turn.... vestibulo-ocular reflex

Ocular Hypertension

(OHT) a constantly raised intraocular pressure (greater than 21 mmHg by Goldmann applanation *tonometry) registered on two or more occasions in one or both eyes with the absence of evidence of optic nerve damage or visual field defect. Intraocular pressure increases slowly with age and OHT can increase the risk of developing glaucoma. It is treated with eye drops and surgery if indicated.... ocular hypertension



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