The patient complained of a recent painful swelling of the eyelid. The physician told the patient that he had a stye. The medical word for this condition is ________
A) keratitis
B) hyperopia
C) photophobia
D) hordeolum
D
Explanation: A) Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea, not the eyelid.
B) Hyperopia is farsightedness, not a condition of the eyelid.
C) Photophobia is a sensitivity to bright light, not a condition of the eyelid.
D) Correct!
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