calcification
Calcium Deposits
Plain-language definition
Abnormal deposition of calcium in tissue. In the eye, calcification can occur in the lens (cataract), cornea (band keratopathy), or optic nerve head (drusen).
Where this term comes up
“Best for bone and acute bleeding - sees fractures, calcification, and hemorrhage better than MRI”
Test · CT Scan (Head/Orbits)
“CT orbit (rarely needed): shows calcification”
Condition · Optic Disc Drusen
“May see optic disc drusen calcification”
Finding · Optic Disc Edema (Swelling)
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- papilledema
Swelling of the Optic Nerve from Brain Pressure
- proptosis
Forward-Bulging Eye
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- demyelination
Nerve Insulation Damage
A note on medical context
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