Abnormalities of the cornea and sclera

Question 1

Inflammation of the cornea is called ______

Answer 1

Keratitis

Question 2

A scratch or other defect in the superficial cornea caused by trauma results in a

Answer 2

Corneal abrasion

Question 3

A pathologic condition involving a defect in the corneal surface and associated with inflammation

Answer 3

Corneal ulcer

Question 4

A common virus that causes keratitis and corneal ulcers?

Answer 4

Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 5

A common degenerative change in which the outer edge of the cornea gradually becomes opaque, generally in both eyes, usually affecting those over age 50

Answer 5

Arcus senilis

Question 6

A rare degenerative corneal disease in which the center of the cornea thins and assumes the shape of a cone, seriously affecting vision

Answer 6

Keratoconus

Question 7

inflammation of the sclera is known as

Answer 7

Scleritis

Question 8

Inflammation of the surface layer of the sclera is known as

Answer 8

Episcleritis