MANILA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
OPTOMETRY RESEARCH 1

ONG, CELINE VANESSA R. JAN 24,2017

OP3-1

Definition of terms

Blindness-Damage to any portion of the eye, the optic nerve, or the area of the brain responsible for
vision can lead to blindness.

Central scotoma- is an area of depressed vision that corresponds with the point of fixation and
interferes with central vision.

Cones-They are responsible for color vision, function best in relatively bright ligh and provide
sharp central vision.

Juvenile macular degeneration-is the term for several inherited and rare diseases that affect children
and young adults.

Photoreceptors- is a specialized type of cell found in the retina that is capable of visual
phototransduction.

Rods-A type of specialized light-sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the retina of the eye that provides side
vision and the ability to see objects in dim light (night vision).

Stargardt’s disease-is the most frequent form of inherited juvenile macular degeneration. Stargardt
causes progressive vision loss usually to the point of legal blindness.

World health organization- is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with
international public health.

Visual acuity-sharpness of vision, measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a given
distance according to a fixed standard.

Visual field- it is The entire area that can be seen when the eye is directed forward, including that which
is seen with peripheral vision.

Visual impairment- is a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems not fixable by
usual means, such as glasses. Some also include those who have a decreased ability to see
because they do not have access to glasses or contact lenses.