Basic terminology of the eye Flashcards
1
Q
Acuity
A
Clarity of vision
2
Q
Amblyopia
A
Poor sight not due to any particular disease
3
Q
Astigmatism
A
Defective vision caused by abnormal curvature of cornea
4
Q
Dacryoadenitis
A
Inflammation of the tear glands
5
Q
Diplopia
A
Double vision
6
Q
Glaucoma
A
Raised intraocular pressure causing damage to retina
7
Q
Hemianopia
A
Partial blindness - ability to see only half field of vision
8
Q
Hypermetropia
A
Long sightedness
9
Q
Macula
A
Area of retina containing most cones
10
Q
Myopia
A
Short sight
11
Q
Nystagmus
A
Rapid involuntary movements of the eye
12
Q
Papilloedema
A
Swelling of the optic disc of the eye
13
Q
Retinopathy
A
Disease of the retina
14
Q
Strabismus
A
Squint
15
Q
Retina
A
Light sensitive part of the eye
