Coloboma comes from the Greek word koloboma, meaning curtailed. It is used to describe a developmental defect of the eye occurring at embryonic stage. It can involve one or more ocular structures, including the cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens, retina, choroid and optic disc.
Blood sugar tests include several different tests that measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in a person's blood. These tests are performed either on an empty stomach, or after consuming a meal or pre-measured glucose drink. Blood sugar tests are done primarily to diagnose and evaluate a person with diabetes mellitus.lood sugar tests include several different tests that measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in a person's blood. These tests are performed either on an empty stomach, or after consuming a meal or pre-measured glucose drink. Blood sugar tests are done primarily to diagnose and evaluate a person with diabetes mellitus.
Additional tests included in the comprehensive metabolic panel are: 1  Calcium: tests for problems with the parathyroid glands and kidneys.  Glucose: also known as blood sugar, tests for hyperglycemia, which is too much blood sugar and hypoglycemia, which is too little blood sugar.