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  2. Accommodative insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    Accommodative insufficiency (AI) involves the inability of the eye to focus properly on an object. Accommodation is the adjustment of the curvature of the lens to focus on objects near and far. In this condition, amplitude of accommodation of a person is lesser compared to physiological limits for his age. [ 1 ]

  3. Accommodative excess - Wikipedia

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    Accommodative excess may occur secondary to convergence insufficiency also. In convergence insufficiency near point of convergence will recede, and positive fusional vergence (PFV) will reduce. So, the patient uses excessive accommodation to stimulate accommodative convergence to overcome reduced PFV.

  4. Spasm of accommodation - Wikipedia

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    A spasm of accommodation (also known as a ciliary spasm, an accommodation, or accommodative spasm) is a condition in which the ciliary muscle of the eye remains in a constant state of contraction. Normal accommodation allows the eye to "accommodate" for near-vision. However, in a state of perpetual contraction, the ciliary muscle cannot relax ...

  5. Pseudomyopia - Wikipedia

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    The following symptoms may be seen in patients with pseudomyopia Blurring of distance vision: Intermittent blurring of distant vision after prolonged near work is the main symptom of pseudomyopia. Asthenopia; Headache; Eyestrain; Photophobia [1] Esotropia: Acute onset esotropia may occur in accommodative spasm, which is the common cause of ...

  6. Accommodative infacility - Wikipedia

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    Accommodative infacility also known as accommodative inertia [1] is the inability to change the accommodation of the eye with enough speed and accuracy to achieve normal function. This can result in visual fatigue , headaches , and difficulty reading . [ 2 ]

  7. List of syndromes - Wikipedia

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    Child sexual abuse accommodation syndrome; ... Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; ... Thoracic insufficiency syndrome;

  8. Amphetamine type stimulant - Wikipedia

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    ATS abuse inhibits dopamine transporter (DAT) and increases dopamine level in the synaptic cleft. The extent of DAT inhibition is associated with the symptoms. [24] Amphetamine-type stimulants-induced psychosis has been reported ever since 1938. Symptoms mainly include delusions and hallucinations.

  9. Substance use disorder - Wikipedia

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    "Substance use pertains to using select substances such as alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, etc. that can cause dependence or harmful side effects."On the other hand, substance abuse is the use of drugs such as prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, or alcohol for purposes other than what they are intended for or using them in excessive ...