Ch. 12

Question 1

Conjunctiva

Answer 1

Mucous membrane lining inner surface of eyelid and acts as protective covering for exposed surface of eye

Question 2

Choroid

Answer 2

Dark brown vascular membrane inside the sclera, continuous with the iris and the ciliary body on anterior surface of eye

Question 3

Optic disk

Answer 3

Region of eye where optic nerve meets retina, lacks light receptors and therefore causes blind spot

Question 4

Daltonism

Answer 4

Sex linked disorder causing weakness in perceiving colors distinctly

Question 5

Achromatic vision

Answer 5

Inability to see any color at all

Question 6

Dacry(o)

Answer 6

Pertaining to tears

Question 7

Kerat(o)

Answer 7

Pertaining to cornea

Question 8

Presby(o)

Answer 8

Pertaining to old or old age

Question 9

Snellen chart

Answer 9

A chart for measuring visual acuity

Question 10

Tonometry

Answer 10

Measure of intraocular pressure using a tonometer

Question 11

Mydriatic

Answer 11

Agent that dilates the pupil

Question 12

Fluorescein angiography

Answer 12

Use of fluorescent dye to study movement of blood through vessels in the eye

Question 13

Presbyopia

Answer 13

Hyperopia impairment of vision due to advancing years or old age

Question 14

Hyperopia

Answer 14

Farsightedness, inability of eyes to focus on nearby objects

Question 15

Myopia

Answer 15

Nearsightedness, inability of eyes to focus on far away objects

Question 16

Astigmatism

Answer 16

Uneven focusing of an image resulting from distortion in curvature of lens or cornea

Question 17

Ambylopia/strabismus

Answer 17

Reduced vision in one eye, also known as lazy eye or cross eye

Question 18

Cataract

Answer 18

Abnormal progressive condition of the lens characterized by loss of transparency

Question 19

Dacryocystitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the lacrimal sac caused by obstruction of the lacrimal ducts

Question 20

Glaucoma

Answer 20

Abnormal condition of increased pressure in the eye, prolonged pressure can damage retina or optic nerve

Question 21

Hordeolum

Answer 21

Stye, resulting from infected sebaceous gland of the eyelash

Question 22

Macular degeneration (MD)

Answer 22

Progressive deterioration of the retina associated with new vessel formation that can progress to blindness

Question 23

Nyctalopia

Answer 23

Poor vision at night or in dim light

Question 24

Photophobia

Answer 24

Excessive sensitivity of eyes to light

Question 25

Blepharoplasty

Answer 25

Surgical repair of the eyelid to repair ptosis

Question 26

Opthalmic cryosurgery

Answer 26

Use of extreme cold to remove a cataract or to cause edges of detached retina to heal

Question 27

LASIK abbreviation

Answer 27

Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis

Question 28

Intraocular lens transplant

Answer 28

Replacing the lens with an artificial one

Question 29

Cerumen

Answer 29

Brown waxy substance that lubricates and protects the ear

Question 30

Auditory/eustachin tube

Answer 30

Leads from middle ear to pharynx, equilizes middle ear pressure to atmospheric pressure

Question 31

Myring(o)

Answer 31

Pertaining to ear drum

Question 32

Salping(o)

Answer 32

Eustachian tube

Question 33

Anotia

Answer 33

Congenital absence of one or both ears

Question 34

Tinnitis

Answer 34

Noise in the ears

Question 35

Meniere disease

Answer 35

Chronic disease of inner ear with recurring episodes of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo

Question 36

Ceruminolytics

Answer 36

Medications used to soften or breakdown earwax

Question 37

Tympanostomy

Answer 37

Creation of an opening through the eardrum

Question 38

Noc(i)

Answer 38

Pertaining to harm, injury, or pain

Question 39

Neuropathy

Answer 39

Disease or degeneration of peripheral nerves

Question 40

-Osmia

Answer 40

Pertaining to sense of smell