chalcosis of eye

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chalcosis — Chronic copper poisoning. SYN: chalkitis. [G. chalkos, copper, brass] c. lentis a cataract caused by excessive intraocular copper. SYN: copper cataract, sunflower cataract. * * * n. the deposition of copper in the tissues of the eye, usually… … Medical dictionary
chalcosis — n. the deposition of copper in the tissues of the eye, usually resulting from the presence of a copper foreign body within the eye … The new mediacal dictionary
Cataract — A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy. The result is much like smearing grease over the lens of a camera. It impairs normal vision. There are many causes of cataracts including … Medical dictionary

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