MATCHING
Match each condition with its definition.
-Tissue overgrowth into cornea
A)Ptosis
B)Pterygium
C)Keratotomy
D)Chalazion
E)Keratoplasty
F)Iridectomy
G)Cataract
H)Gas tamponade
I)Vitrectomy
J)Avulsion
K)Dilation of pupil

Question

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Pterygium is a condition in which tissue overgrowth occurs onto the cornea.

Answer: A
 Ptosis is a condition in which the upper eyelid droops.

Answer: C
 Keratotomy is a surgical procedure used to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors.

Answer: D
 Chalazion is a small, painless lump or swelling that appears on the eyelid.

Answer: E
 Keratoplasty is a surgical procedure used to replace all or part of the cornea with donated corneal tissue.

Answer: F
 Iridectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove a portion of the iris.

Answer: G
 Cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision.

Answer: H
 Gas tamponade is a surgical procedure used to treat certain retinal conditions by injecting a gas into the eye to maintain retinal attachment.

Answer: I
 Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the vitreous humor (gel-like substance) from the eye.

Answer: J
 Avulsion is the complete separation of a body part from the rest of the body.

Answer: K
 Dilation of pupil is an involuntary and temporary widening of the pupil in response to low light conditions, stress, or emotional arousal.

MATCHING Match Each Condition with Its Definition