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  2. Pterygium (eye) - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of pterygium include persistent redness, [9] inflammation, [10] foreign body sensation, tearing, dry and itchy eyes. In advanced cases the pterygium can affect vision [ 10 ] as it invades the cornea with the potential of obscuring the optical center of the cornea and inducing astigmatism and corneal scarring. [ 11 ]

  3. Periorbital puffiness - Wikipedia

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    Periorbital puffiness, also known as puffy eyes, or swelling around the eyes, is the appearance of swelling in the tissues around the eyes, called the orbits. It is almost exclusively caused by fluid buildup around the eyes, or periorbital edema. Minor puffiness usually detectable below the eyes only is often called eye bags.

  4. List of optometric abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    oculus uterque (both eyes) PD Pupillary distance PERRLA Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation PH Pinhole see Pinhole occluder and Visual_acuity#Legal_definitions: PHNI Pinhole No Improvement see Pinhole occluder and Visual_acuity#Legal_definitions: PHVA Pinhole Visual Acuity: PL Perception of light POH / PrOH Previous ocular ...

  5. Periorbital dark circles - Wikipedia

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    Any condition that causes the eyes to itch can contribute to darker circles due to rubbing or scratching the skin around them. Hay fever sufferers in particular will notice under-eye "smudges" during the height of the allergy season. Atopy can lead to frequent rubbing of the eyes, leading to local inflammation and increased pigmentation. [4]

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    Mold. Molds are a type of fungus that grow in dark, damp areas and can cause allergies in some people, resulting in skin rash, itchy eyes, sinus, and breathing issues.Molds can be found in the ...

  7. CDC confirms red eyes at the pool are caused by urine, not ...

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    Those red eyes you get from swimming aren't caused by chlorine, according to an official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. %shareLinks-quote="Chlorine binds with all the things ...

  8. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Dry eyes can be worsened by smoky environments, dust, and indoor air conditioning, and by our natural tendency to reduce our blink rate when concentrating. Purposefully blinking, especially during computer use and resting tired eyes are basic steps that can be taken to minimise discomfort. [ 37 ]

  9. Scratching - Wikipedia

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    Hydrophonic scratch - A baby scratch with a "tear scratch" sound produced by the thumb running in the opposite direction as the fingers used to scratch. This rubbing of the thumb adds a vibrating effect or reverberation to forward movements on the turntable.