Abnormalities of the external eye Flashcards
1
Q
drooping eye
A
ptosis
2
Q
outwardly turned lower lid
A
ectropion
3
Q
generalized inflammation of the conjunctiva
A
conjunctivitis
4
Q
protruding eyeballs and retracted eyelids
A
exopthalmos
5
Q
infected meibomian gland
A
chalazion
6
Q
inwardly turned lower eyelid
A
entropion
7
Q
staphylococcal infection of the eyelid
A
blepharitis
8
Q
inflammation of the sclera
A
diffuse episcleritis
9
Q
bright red areas of the sclera
A
subconjunctival hemorrhage
10
Q
caused by the destruction of bile ducts
A
scleral icterus
11
Q
refers to just the yellowing of the eyes and typically proceeds the systemic development of jaundice throughout the body
A
scleral icterus
