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PHOTOPHOBIE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aphakic bullous keratopathy
1, record 1, English, aphakic%20bullous%20keratopathy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One year after the IOL [intraocular lens] dislocation, the patient returned with complaint of a red, painful left eye. Examination revealed corneal decompensation, with heavy microcystic edema and Descemet's folds OS [left eye], while the right eye was quiet ... He was diagnosed with aphakic bullous keratopathy ... 1, record 1, English, - aphakic%20bullous%20keratopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- kératopathie bulleuse de l’aphake
1, record 1, French, k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Baphake
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En dessous de 350 cellules/mm2 [...] la déturgescence cornéenne n’ est plus assurée. L'œdème cornéen s’installe et évolue vers la dystrophie œdémateuse avec épaississement chronique du stroma, biomicroscopiquement patent et œdème bulleux épithélial, composant le tableau clinique de la kératopathie bulleuse douloureuse de l'aphake avec sa triade réactionnelle associant la photophobie, le larmoiement et le blépharospasme. 2, record 1, French, - k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Baphake
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- queratopatia bullosa afáquica
1, record 1, Spanish, queratopatia%20bullosa%20af%C3%A1quica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bullous keratopathy
1, record 2, English, bullous%20keratopathy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A blisterlike elevation of the corneal epithelium resulting from excess flid in the stroma and epithelium because of loss of the dehydrating mechanism of the cornea and usually caused by damage to the endothelial cells. 2, record 2, English, - bullous%20keratopathy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A painful condition of the cornea, sometimes arising as a complication of cataract surgery or glaucoma. A bubble-like elevation appears if the corneal edema persists. 3, record 2, English, - bullous%20keratopathy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- kératopathie bulleuse
1, record 2, French, k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- kératite bulleuse 2, record 2, French, k%C3%A9ratite%20bulleuse
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affection provoquée par l’infiltration aqueuse de la cornée, liée à la sénescence ou à une anomalie de l’endothélium cornéen. 3, record 2, French, - k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En dessous de 350 cellules/mm2 [...], la déturgescence cornéenne n’ est plus assurée. L'œdème cornéen s’installe et évolue vers la dystrophie œdémateuse avec épaississement chronique du stroma, biomicroscopiquement patent et œdème bulleux épithélial, composant le tableau clinique de la kératopathie bulleuse douloureuse de l'aphake avec sa triade réactionnelle associant la photophobie, le larmoiement et le bhépharospasme. 4, record 2, French, - k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] Les bulles liquidiennes crèvent à la surface de la cornée, ce qui provoque des douleurs et une diminution de la vision. Les bulles de l’œdème du stroma cornéen sont visibles à l’examen. [La kératopathie bulleuse] s’observe parfois après des interventions intraoculaires (p. ex. chirurgie de la cataracte) lorsque l’agression mécanique entrave le processus de détumescence cornéenne. 3, record 2, French, - k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme kératite a été entendu, à tort, à presque toutes les affections cornéennes. Il serait souhaitable d’en réserver l’usage aux seules atteintes cornéennes de nature inflammatoire, afin d’en bien distinguer les kératopathies [...] et les dystrophies et dégénérescence cornéennes. 5, record 2, French, - k%C3%A9ratopathie%20bulleuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- queratopatía bullosa
1, record 2, Spanish, queratopat%C3%ADa%20bullosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- iridocyclitis
1, record 3, English, iridocyclitis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- anterior uveitis 2, record 3, English, anterior%20uveitis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflammation of both iris and ciliary body. 3, record 3, English, - iridocyclitis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- iridocyclite
1, record 3, French, iridocyclite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- uvéite antérieure 2, record 3, French, uv%C3%A9ite%20ant%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
- irido-cyclite 3, record 3, French, irido%2Dcyclite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État inflammatoire de l’iris (iritis) et du corps ciliaire (cyclite). 4, record 3, French, - iridocyclite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'iridocyclite se traduit par des signes fonctionnels : douleur oculaire, photophobie, diminution de l'acuité visuelle. L'œil est rouge, l'humeur aqueuse perd sa transparence [...] et la pupille se colle au cristallin. 5, record 3, French, - iridocyclite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- iridociclitis
1, record 3, Spanish, iridociclitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflamación del iris y el cuerpo ciliar. 1, record 3, Spanish, - iridociclitis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La congestión, de grado variable, alrededor del iris es debida a inflamación (iridociclitis), a glaucoma agudo o a queratoconjuntivitis. 1, record 3, Spanish, - iridociclitis
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- corneal abrasion
1, record 4, English, corneal%20abrasion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubbing or scraping off of the superficial layer or epithelium of the cornea. 2, record 4, English, - corneal%20abrasion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- abrasion cornéenne
1, record 4, French, abrasion%20corn%C3%A9enne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination par frottement d’une portion de la cornée pouvant aller d’un piqueté observé sous fluorescéine à une ablation totale de l’épithélium. 1, record 4, French, - abrasion%20corn%C3%A9enne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les abrasions cornéennes peuvent résulter : du port trop prolongé de lentilles de contact, de la présence de corps étrangers, d’une griffure, etc. Parmi les symptômes, on relève : douleur, photophobie, larmoiement et blépharospasme. 1, record 4, French, - abrasion%20corn%C3%A9enne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- abrasión corneal
1, record 4, Spanish, abrasi%C3%B3n%20corneal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ulceración del epitelio corneal producida por fricción. 1, record 4, Spanish, - abrasi%C3%B3n%20corneal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Phobias
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- photophobia
1, record 5, English, photophobia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An abnormal sensitivity to, and discomfort from, light, usually due to inflammation of the iris and ciliary body and frequently associated with excessive tearing. 2, record 5, English, - photophobia
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Phobies
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- photophobie
1, record 5, French, photophobie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crainte ou intolérance anormale à la lumière, due le plus souvent à une impression pénible et même douloureuse qu’elle provoque. 2, record 5, French, - photophobie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
- Fobias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fotofobia
1, record 5, Spanish, fotofobia
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intolerancia a la luz. 2, record 5, Spanish, - fotofobia
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-02-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- CN gas
1, record 6, English, CN%20gas
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chloroacetophenone used as tear gas for riot control ... 2, record 6, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CN gas, or chloroacetophenone or phenacyl chloride, is a substance used as a riot control agent. ... It was investigated, but not used, during the First and Second World Wars, and was used by United States forces in Vietnam. Because of its greater toxicity, it has largely been supplanted by CS gas. CN is still supplied to paramilitary and police forces in a small pressurized aerosol can known as "Mace" or tear gas. Its use has fallen by the wayside as pepper spray works faster and disperses more quickly than CN. 3, record 6, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Like CS gas, this [CN gas] irritates the mucous membranes (oral, nasal, conjunctival and tracheobronchial). Sometimes it can give rise to more generalized reactions such as syncope, temporary loss of balance and orientation. More rarely, cutaneous irritating outbreaks have been observed and allergic contact permanent dermatitis. 3, record 6, English, - CN%20gas
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Chemical] formula: C8H7ClO 3, record 6, English, - CN%20gas
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gaz CN
1, record 6, French, gaz%20CN
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- CN 2, record 6, French, CN
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaz lacrymogènes les plus courants sont les irritants oculaires CS, CN, CR et l’irritant respiratoire «piment OC» en aérosol. 3, record 6, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bien qu’aucune manifestation n’ait été filmée, la police nous démontre l’usage des gaz CN et CS afin de contenir la foule et de maîtriser les émeutes. 4, record 6, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CN provoque le larmoiement, l'irritation des yeux et des sensations de brûlure cutanée. Ses principaux effets sur les yeux sont le larmoiement et la photophobie(sensibilisation à la lumière). 2, record 6, French, - gaz%20CN
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
formule chimique : C8H7ClO 5, record 6, French, - gaz%20CN
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- unilateral photophobia
1, record 7, English, unilateral%20photophobia
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two young children with unilateral photophobia, redness, blepharospasm and corneal epithelial defects unresponsive to conservative therapy were seen between December 1982 and June 1983. 1, record 7, English, - unilateral%20photophobia
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photophobia: An abnormal intolerance or fear of light. 2, record 7, English, - unilateral%20photophobia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- photophobie unilatérale
1, record 7, French, photophobie%20unilat%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
photophobie : Crainte ou intolérance anormale à la lumière. 2, record 7, French, - photophobie%20unilat%C3%A9rale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 3, record 7, French, - photophobie%20unilat%C3%A9rale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- iritis
1, record 8, English, iritis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the iris. 2, record 8, English, - iritis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
...usually characterized by circum-corneal injection (ciliary flush), aqueous flare, keratic precipitates, constricted and sluggish pupil, discoloration of the iris, and the subjective symptoms of radiating pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and interference with vision. 3, record 8, English, - iritis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- iritis
1, record 8, French, iritis
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation de l'iris, généralement caractérisée par une injection ciliaire, la présence d’exsudats dans la chambre antérieure(tydall de l'humeur aqueuse), des précipités kératiques, un oedème, une pupille en myosis et peu mobile, des synéchies postérieures, une photophobie, un larmoiement, une baisse d’acuité visuelle et une douleur. 2, record 8, French, - iritis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 3, record 8, French, - iritis
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- iritis
1, record 8, Spanish, iritis
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- overwear syndrome
1, record 9, English, overwear%20syndrome
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d’excès de port
1, record 9, French, syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Bexc%C3%A8s%20de%20port
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur oculaire pouvant devenir très intense qui s’accompagne d’altérations de l'épithélium cornéen, d’une injection de la conjonctive, de lacrymation, de blépharospasme, de photophobie, et de vision trouble après l'oedème cornéen causé par l'excès de port de lentilles de contact, surtout s’il s’agit de lentilles en PMMA [polyméthyle méthacrylate]. 1, record 9, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Bexc%C3%A8s%20de%20port
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 9, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Bexc%C3%A8s%20de%20port
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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