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EYE DAMAGE [21 records]

Record 1 2025-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Maculopathy is a medical condition that involves damage to the macula, a part of the retina in the eye. It is a type of retinopathy that can cause visual loss, even with less severe disease. Maculopathy typically results in poor central vision while peripheral vision remains relatively intact.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Affection limitée à la région maculaire quelle que soit sa nature, et sans présager de son origine rétinienne ou choroïdienne.

Spanish

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Record 2 2025-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Solar retinopathy is a well-described clinical entity, thought to be the result of a photochemical injury to the retina.... It is reported most often following a solar eclipse, thus accounting for its sporadic occurrence. Less common cases have occurred following direct sun gazing. Cases in which direct solar observation has been implicated in retinal damage include : military personnel assigned to survey the sky; religious or ritualistic ceremonies; hallucinogenic drug use... ;mental illness; and matters of secondary gain.... Within several hours of solar exposure, patients may note a central scotoma in one or both eyes, though the dominant eye is often more severely affected. Visual acuity can be normal to significantly reduced...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

La rétinopathie solaire survient immédiatement après avoir regardé le soleil. Cet accident se produit par jeu ou par comportement psychotique, [...] par croyances (adorateurs du soleil après dérive sectaire) ou par imprudence (éclipse avec protection insuffisante). [...] Les symptômes sont un scotome central sombre ou, au contraire, lumineux et une baisse d'acuité visuelle. L'examen du fond d'œil montre souvent une tache blanche centrale de petite dimension.

Spanish

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Record 3 2025-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
  • Human Diseases - Various
CONT

In people with diabetes, too much blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels at the back inner wall of the eye, called the retina, or block those vessels completely. This condition is diabetic retinopathy. Tiny bulges, called microaneurysms, form in the blood vessels, leaking fluid into the retina. The fluid can cause swelling in a part of the retina called the macula. This serious eye problem is diabetic macular edema. It can cause vision problems or blindness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
  • Maladies humaines diverses
CONT

Le diabète peut entraîner des problèmes oculaires, dont l'œdème maculaire diabétique (OMD), qui cause une perte de vision. [...] L'œdème maculaire diabétique survient lorsque de minuscules vaisseaux sanguins qui alimentent la rétine commencent à fuir, provoquant un gonflement et des problèmes de vision.

Spanish

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Record 4 2024-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Photokeratitis refers to temporary, painful eye damage from exposure to ultraviolet(UV) light, such as the sun and its reflection, welding arcs and lights used for medicine.

Key term(s)
  • photo-keratitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
CONT

La photokératite [est une] forme de brûlure par radiation. Semblable à un coup de soleil sur les tissus du globe et des paupières, elle consiste en une inflammation de la cornée causée par une trop grande exposition aux rayons ultraviolets. [...] La photokératite est réversible et n'altère pas la vision à long terme.

Key term(s)
  • photo-kératite

Spanish

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Record 5 2024-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

A rare condition characterized by miosis (constriction of the pupil), ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), and anhidrosis (absence of sweating of the face).

CONT

[Horner's syndrome] is caused by damage to the sympathetic nerves of the face. The underlying causes of Horner's syndrome vary greatly and may include a tumor, stroke, injury, or underlying disease affecting the areas surrounding the sympathetic nerves. In rare cases, Horner's syndrome is congenital(present from birth) and may be associated with a lack of pigmentation of the iris(colored part of the eye).

OBS

G90.2: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Association de myosis, de rétrécissement de la fente palpébrale et d'énophtalmie avec, presque toujours, élévation de la température de la joue, rougeur et sudation d'un seul côté (par la suite, pâleur relative et diminution de la sudation).

OBS

Ce syndrome, dû à la paralysie du sympathique cervical du même côté, se rencontre également dans certaines lésions des hémisphères cérébraux et du bulbe (tronc cérébral).

OBS

G90.2 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Ojo
Entrada(s) universal(es)
G90.2
classification system code, see observation
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Record 6 2021-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • Security Devices
  • Banking
CONT

[The] magnetic developer allows you to visually examine magnetic encoding on magstripes with the naked eye and make photomicrographs. It can help you identify alignment problems, see damage, and perform quality inspection on your magnetic stripe cards and card readers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Banque
CONT

Révélateur magnétique. [Il] permet de rendre visible les pistes magnétiques enregistrées sur tous les supports : cartes plastiques ou cartonnées, tickets, bandes, etc.

Spanish

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Record 7 2019-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
  • Diving (Naval Forces)
CONT

... eye barotraumas are a potentially threatening... lesion that may occur during scuba diving when there is a difference between pressures at a given depth which may lead to damage of the eye and periocular structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
  • Plongée (Forces navales)

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

Damage of tissue that can be seen with the naked eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

Lésion décelable à l'œil nu.

Spanish

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Record 9 2017-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
DEF

Burn caused by alkali chemicals such as sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

CONT

The potential role of dimethyl sulfoxide in minimizing early structural damage to the eye following corneal alkali injury was examined. Corneal alkali injury was induced in rabbits and treated with topical applications of 20% dimethyl sulfoxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
CONT

On a investigué le rôle potentiel du sulfoxide de diméthyle dans la diminution des dégâts cellulaires précoces de l'œil traumatisé par brûlure cornéenne aux alcalins. Des traumatismes cornéens alcalins ont été produits chez le lapin et traités par application topique de sulfoxide de diméthyle 20%.

Spanish

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Record 10 2013-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Eye
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

The point in the eye where the coloured part of the eye (iris) and the white covering over the eye (sclera) meet.

OBS

[The drainage angle] is where fluid within the inner eye(which is different from tears that lubricate the eye's outer surface) drains. Blockage of this angle can lead to increased pressure in the eye. The increased pressure can damage the optic nerve and cause glaucoma.

Key term(s)
  • irido-corneal angle
  • irido-corneal drainage angle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oeil
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Canal de drainage entre l'iris et la cornée.

Key term(s)
  • angle irido-cornéen
  • angle de drainage irido-cornéen

Spanish

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Record 11 2011-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cardiovascular System
DEF

Systolic and diastolic blood pressures at or above the 90th percentile for age and sex.

CONT

Normally, a person’s blood pressure varies throughout the day. However, when blood pressure remains continuously high regardless of the time of day or activity, then the person is said to have sustained hypertension. It has been dubbed the ‘silent killer’ because a person may have hypertension but he may not experience any symptoms that would alert him to his condition until serious damage is done to the organs.

CONT

Chronic hypertension is a "silent" condition. Stealthy as a cat, it can cause blood vessel changes in the back of the eye(retina), abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, kidney failure, and brain damage.

CONT

It is widely believed that the development of sustained hypertension is the result of impaired ability of the kidneys to properly excrete sodium and water.

Key term(s)
  • silent killer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
OBS

L'hypertension permanente est caractérisée par des chiffres de pression artérielle constamment élevés aux examens successifs faits en ambulatoire. La pression diastolique est constamment égale ou supérieure à 95-100 mmHg. Elle peut diminuer au repos.

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Health and Safety
CONT

To do bodily damage, a material must come in contact with the body. The method of bodily contact is called the route of entry. The routes of entry are(1) absorption(eye or skin contact) ;(2) ingestion; and(3) inhalation.

CONT

... numerous factors influence and determine the specific classification of exposure. Although the substances utilized, chemical composition and physical state of the substance affect the total dose and route of entry, the duration and frequency of exposure, route by which exposure occurs and the dose delivered are the primary factors.

OBS

The major routes by which toxicants enter the body are the lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and skin.

OBS

Compare with "route of administration," "route of exposure" and "means of absorption."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
CONT

En milieu industriel, deux voies de pénétration des toxiques dans l'organisme prédominent : la voie cutanée et, surtout, la voie pulmonaire; la voie digestive n'est pas négligeable. Les autre voies, oculaire et parentérale, sont plus rarement affectées.

CONT

Absorption, pénétration, voie percutanée, mode de pénétration ou d'administration de substances dans l'organisme à travers la peau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toxicología
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
CONT

Para disminuir la absorción del tóxico, hay que seguir el criterio general de separar al enfermo de la fuente de contaminación, independientemente de la vía de entrada.

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Record 13 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pollutants
  • Climate Change
  • Air Pollution
DEF

A greenhouse gas produced by the action of sunlight on hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the air which is an ingredient of smog.

CONT

Peroxyacyl nitrates(PANs) are an important component of summer smog. They can cause eye irritation and plant damage. Moreover, PANs are a temporary reservoir for reactive intermediates involved in summer smog formation. It is essential to know the kinetics and mechanisms of their formation and destruction for inclusion in models of atmospheric chemistry. PANs are formed in the atmosphere as secondary products following the OH-initiated photo-oxidation of aldehydes and the generation of peroxyacyl radicals. The Peroxyacyl radicals may react either with NO2 to generate PANs or with NO to form radical products and CO2...

OBS

PAN is one of the oxidation products of NOx. Its residence time is sufficiently long that if global combustion activities increase significantly, it could increase in concentration in the atmosphere.

Key term(s)
  • peroxyacetyl nitrates
  • peroxyacyl nitrates
  • peroxyacetylnitrates

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents de pollution
  • Changements climatiques
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Composé chimique susceptible d'être formé à la suite de réactions photochimiques dans lesquelles interviennent l'ozone, les oxydes d'azote et les hydrocarbures imbrûlés et dont la présence provoque l'apparition de brouillards photochimiques oxydants appelés smog, caractéristiques des problèmes de pollution atmosphérique et que l'on considère aussi comme un gaz à effet de serre potentiel.

CONT

La toxicité du nitrate de peroxyacétyle et de l'acétaldéhyde.

Key term(s)
  • nitrates de peroxyacétyle
  • nitrates de peroxyacyle
  • nitrates de peroxyacétyl
  • nitrates de peracétyle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Cambio climático
  • Contaminación del aire
Key term(s)
  • nitratos de peroxiacetilo
  • nitratos de peroxiacilo
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Record 14 2011-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product in the form of an odorless colorless crystal (sugar or sand-like) material efflorescing on exposure to air, or of a white powder with a sweetish metallic taste which is soluble in water and glycerol, and which is used in medicide and dyeing and as an insecticide.

OBS

Exposure to antimony potassium can cause poor appetite, rash, nausea, headaches, irritation of air passages; high or repeated exposure may damage the liver or heart muscle; eye contact can cause irritation.

OBS

dipotassium bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate: the capital letters "O" must be italicized; the number 4 following the last O is superscripted; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

antimony potassium tartrate: usual name.

OBS

Chemical formula: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O or C4H4KO7Sb or C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • dipotassium bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O1,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) trihydrate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores transparents, devenant opaques, efflorescents, utilisé comme mordant et comme thérapeutique (vomitif, diaphorétique, expectorant).

OBS

bis[µ-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate : les quatre lettres majuscules «O» s'écrivent en italique; le chiffre 4 qui suit le dernier O s'écrit en exposant; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

tartrate d'antimoine et de potassium : nom usuel.

OBS

Formule chimique : K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O ou C4H4KO7Sb ou C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

Key term(s)
  • bis[mu-(2,3-dihydroxybutanedionato(4-)-O¹,O²,O³,O4)]diantimonate(2-) de dipotassium trihydrate

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O
formula, see observation
C4H4KO7Sb
formula, see observation
C8H4O12Sb2·3H2O·2K
formula, see observation
28300-74-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: K(SbO)C4H4O6·½H2O o C4H4KO7Sb o C8H4O12Sb2·3H22K

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Record 15 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
CONT

Eye movement... Skew deviation, in which the eyes are not in the same horizontal plane, is usually the result of pontine or cerebellar damage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
CONT

La skew deviation ou signe d'Hertwig - Magendie est une divergence ou déviation oculaire verticale non paralytique. [...] Sa découverte oriente vers la recherche d'une lésion neurologique de la fosse cérébrale postérieure.

OBS

Le terme «phénomène de Hertwig-Magendie» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

Spanish

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Record 16 2009-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

One of the halogenated 8-quinolinols widely used as an intestinal antiseptic, especially as an antiamebic agent. It is also used topically in other infections and may cause CNS and eye damage. It is known by very many similar trade names world-wide.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H5I2NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Formule chimique : C9H5I2NO

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 17 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Glass
CONT

Helio unit-vision systems contain many features, including non-reflection of incident light, black ceramic coating to reduce eye fatigue, inner-face black-out blinds to prevent egress of light from within the vehicle, and stabilised glass to maintain vision after nuclear flash. Glass is mounted in either aluminium alloy, steel, or DMC housings, a ballistic air gap between the two prisms absorbs impact and blast if the object prism is struck. Helio periscopes are designed to permit quick replacement in the event of damage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verres d'optique
CONT

Ingénierie optique et mécanique. [...] Périscope nucléaire panoramique. [...] Optiques en verre stabilisé résistant aux radiations.

OBS

L'absence de contrainte de coût [...] a conduit à réaliser de nombreux verres spéciaux pour l'industrie nucléaire. Des verres au plomb et au baryum de densité supérieure à 6 ont été mis au point pour arrêter les rayons g. Ils présentent une transparence suffisante même sous une épaisseur de plus de 1 mètre, mais l'action des rayonnements les opacifient: l'oxyde de cérium, fixant les électrons déplacés, évite la formation de centres colorés et stabilise le verre. Cette propriété est également utilisée dans les verres pour tubes luminescents excités par des gaz radioactifs.

Spanish

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Record 18 2000-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

[Effects of exposure to sulphuric acid. ] Eye contact.... Irreparable corneal damage resulting in blindness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Troubles de la vision
DEF

Altération de la cornée.

CONT

Contact avec les yeux. ([...]Effets. (...) Lésions de la cornée irréversibles, entraînant la cécité.

Spanish

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Record 19 1990-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollutants
CONT

Fluorines occur as either gaseous or solid emissions of such industrial processes as the manufacture of fertilizer and aluminum, iron ore smelting, and ceramics production. Airborne fluorides can damage vegetation, with some plants concentrating and accumulating these fluorides, and the livestock eating the plants as forage can become ill.(...) Close to an industrial source of fluoride pollution however, many may be subjected to eye and skin irritation, inflammation of the respiratory tract, and breathing difficulties.

OBS

Fluoridated water is credited with reducing the occurrence of dental decay in children. In excess quantities, fluorine may be a water pollutant, appearing in industrial waste water. It may also be an air pollutant resulting from manufacturing processes. Fluorides are phytotoxic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents de pollution
DEF

Pollution, causée par les composés du fluor et parfois accompagnée de fortes concentrations d'anhydride sulfureux et d'ozone troposphérique, qui s'attaque particulièrement à la végétation, qui provoque des problèmes respiratoires et qui irrite la peau.

OBS

Des adjectifs comme "nitré, soufré, azoté, fluoré" serviront couramment à désigner les différentes pollutions causées par des produits chimiques le nitrate, le soufre, l'azote et le fluor ainsi que par leurs composés. Le lien, entre le déterminé et son déterminant, ressortirait cependant davantage si on disait plutôt "pollution par le nitrate, par le soufre, par l'azote, par le fluor".

Spanish

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Record 20 1987-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
  • Hand Tools
  • Rough Carpentry
DEF

... a Side Axe with a long blade shaped like a bird's wing, with the eye or socket near the lower, wider end. There is virtually no poll, and the cutting edge is usually bevelled on one side only. The handle is often off-set to prevent damage to the knuckles when the tool is used as a Side Axe for edge-trimming boards and planks.

OBS

Common in Continental Europe from the Middle Ages onwards, and carried to the U.S.A. by immigrants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Outillage à main
  • Charpenterie
CONT

La "doloire", instrument de charpentier, qui est, en principe, une cognée à taillant droit, oblique par rapport au manche, et toujours large, avec manche court, était employée au Moyen Age comme fer de justice pour décapiter les condamnés. Mais alors elle était montée sur un manche beaucoup plus long, comme les doloires de guerre.

OBS

(...) type de doloire (...) utilisée en Allemagne depuis le seizième siècle et apportée en Amérique par les colons Allemands.

Spanish

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Record 21 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

in order that any ultraviolet light that has not been absorbed by the specimen should not reach and damage the eye of the observer, a barrier filter is usually fitted between the objective lens and the eyepiece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

ensemble de couches minces déposées sur du verre, et qui ont la propriété de ne laisser passer que certaines radiations. [rubrique filtre]

Spanish

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