Eye Conditions/Occupations - Nicole Gary | Library

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Match the condition with the correct description

when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy
loss in the center of the field of vision.
the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure.
a rare, inherited degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment.
A vision condition in which nearby objects are blurry
A vision condition in which objects in the distance are blurry

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A _______ lens would be given to a person with myopia, while a _______ lens would be given to someone with hyperopia.

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A technical practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses lenses for the correction of a person's vision. This person must earn an associates degree and pass a state licensure exam
They examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. Prescribe medications, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses and perform certain surgical procedures. This person must obtain a bachelor's degree and an additional four years of graduate school.
This person diagnoses and treats all eye diseases, performs eye surgery and prescribes and fits eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct vision problems. Some specialize further in a specific area of medical or surgical eye care. Typical training includes a four-year college degree followed by at least eight years of additional medical and surgical training.