A jammed finger is characterized by pain and swelling usually due to an impact injury. It tends to be excruciatingly painful and instant treatment will help the joint heal faster. A majority of jammed fingers heal quickly, if there is no fracture.
Hypermetropia is also known as 'long-sight'. This means that a child who is 'long-sighted' is more likely to see better at 'long' distance than 'short'. Often children with Hypermetropia can see clearly when watching the television or the blackboard but may find reading a book difficult.
atrophy atÂ·roÂ·phy (Ät'rÉ-fÄ) n. A wasting or decrease in the size of an organ or tissue, as from death and reabsorption of cells, diminished cellular proliferation, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased function, or hormonal changes. Also called atrophia.