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Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Ptosis

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Definition: drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to paralysis

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Chalazion

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Definition: nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland. Type of granuloma

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Hordeolum

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Definition: aka stye, a pus-filled and often painful lesion on the eyelid, resulting from an acute infection of the sebaceous gland

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Blepharitis

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Root: blephar - eyelid
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: swelling of the eyelid, often at the location of the eyelash hair follicles

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Ectropion

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Prefix: ec - out
Root: trop - turn
Suffix: ion - condition

Definition: eversion (turning outward) of the edge of an eyelid, usually the lower lid

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Entropion

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Prefix: en - in
Root: trop - turn
Suffix: ion - condition

Definition: eversion (turning inward) of the edge of an eyelid, usually the lower lid

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Periorbital edema

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Prefix: peri - surrounding
Root: orbit - eyeball
Suffix: al - pertaining to

Definition: swelling of the tissues around the eye or eyes
Give face bloated appearance, partially cover eyes
Ex in allergic reactions

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Conjunctivitis

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Root: conjuntiv-conjunctiva
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: aka pinkeye, inflammation of the conjunctiva, usually caused by an infection or allergy

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Dacryoadenitis

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CF: dacry/o - tear
Root: aden- gland
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: inflammation of the lacrimal gland a used by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection
Cause sudden severe pain, redness, and pressure int he orbit of the eye

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Subconjunctival hemorrhage

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Definition: bleed between the conjunctiva and sclera, creating red area over the white of the eyes

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Xerophthalmia

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Root: xer - dry
Root: Ophthalm - eye
Suffix - ia - abnormal condition

Definition: aka dry eyes, drying of the eye surface, including the conjunctiva, because the tear glands do not produce enough tears

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Uveitis

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Root: uve - uvea
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: inflammation of the uvea causing swelling and irritation
Can potentially lead to permanent vision loss

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Iritis

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Root: ir - iris
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: most common form of uveitis, affecting primarily structures in the front of the eye

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Corneal abrasion

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Root: corne - cornea
Suffix: al - pertaining to

Definition: an injury, such as a scratch or irritation, to the outer layers of the cornea

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Corneal ulcer

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Definition: pitting of the cornea caused by an infection or injury
Can heal with treatment, but leave a cloudy scar

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Definition: damage to the retina as a complication of uncontrollable diabetes

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Keratitis

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Root: kerat - cornea
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: inflammation of the cornea due to bacterial, viral, and fungal infections

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Keratoconus

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Definition: when the cornea becomes irregular or cone-shaped, causing blurring and distortion of vision

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Scleritis

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Root: scler- white of the eye
Suffix: itis - inflammation

Definition: inflammation of the sclera
Usually because of infection, chemical injuries, or autoimmune diseases

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Adnexa of the eyes

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Structures outside the eyeball

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Adnexa

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Accessory or adjoining anatomical parts of an organ

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Orbit

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Aka eye socket, is the bony cavity of the skull that contains and protects the eyeball and its associated muscles, blood vessels, and nerves.

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Eye muscles

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Arranged in 3 pairs and attached to each eye

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Binocular vision

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Occurs when the muscles of both eyes work together in coordination to make normal depth perception possible

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Upper/lower eyelids & Eye brows/lashes

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Help protect the eyeball from foreign matter, excessive light, and injuries due to other causes

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Canthus

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Angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet

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Cilia

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Small hairs which make up the eyebrows and eyelashes

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Tarsus

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Aka tarsal plate, the framework within the upper and lower eyelids that provides the necessary stiffness and shape.

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Conjunctiva

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Transparent mucous membrane that lines the underside of each eye lid and continues to form a protective covering over the exposed surface of the eyeball

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Lacrimal Apparatus

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Aka tear apparatus, consists of the structures that produce, store, and remove tears.

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Lacrimal Glands

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Secrete lacrimal fluid (tears)

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Lacrimal fluid

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Aka tears maintain moisture on the anterior surface of the eyeball

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Lacrimal Canal

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Consists of a duct at the inner corner of each eye

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Lacrimal sac

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Aka tear sac is an enlargement of the upper portion of the lacrimal duct

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Lacrimal duct

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Aka nasolacrimal duct is the passageway that drains excess tears into the nose

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Eyeball

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Aka globe is a 1inch sphere with only about 1/6 of its surface visible

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Optic

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Pertaining to he eye or sight

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Ocular

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Pertaining to the eye or sight

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Extraocular

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Outside the eyeball

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Intraocular

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Within the eyeball

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Sclera

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Aka white of the eye maintains the shape of the eye and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue

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Choroid

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Aka choroid coat is the opaque middle layer of the eyeball that contains many blood vessels and provides the blood supply for the entire eye

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Retina

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Sensitive innermost layer that lines the posterior segment of the eye

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Aqueous Humor

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Aka aqueous fluid fill both of the chambers

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Intraocular pressure

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A measurement of the fluid pressure inside the eye

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