Chapter 12 - Eye (General/Terms)

Question 1

Amblyopia

Answer 1

Reduced vision in one eye: disuse

Question 2

Astigmatism

Answer 2

Defective curvature of cornea or lens

Question 3

Cataract

Answer 3

Clouding of lens

Question 4

Chalazion

Answer 4

Obstruction of oil gland of eyelids

Question 5

Detached retina

Answer 5

Separation of retune from choroid

Question 6

Glaucoma

Answer 6

Increased eye pressure; optic nerve

Question 7

Hyperopia

Answer 7

Farsightedness

Question 8

Macular degeneration

Answer 8

Progressive; retinal deterioration

Question 9

Myopia

Answer 9

Nearsightedness

Question 10

Nyctalopia

Answer 10

Night blindness

Question 11

Nystagmus

Answer 11

Involuntary eye jerking movements

Question 12

Pinguecula

Answer 12

Yellowish mass on conjunctiva; UV light

Question 13

Presbyopia

Answer 13

Impaired vision; aging

Question 14

Pterygium

Answer 14

Thin tissue growth into cornea; UV light

Question 15

Retinitis pigmentosa

Answer 15

Hereditary progressive disease, night blindness, atrophy, pigment changes

Question 16

Strabismus

Answer 16

Abnormal condition squint, crossed eyes

Question 17

Sty, stye (hordeolum)

Answer 17

Infection of oil gland of eyelid

Question 18

Enucleation

Answer 18

Surgical removal of eyeball

Question 19

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

Answer 19

Reshapes cornea; correct astigmatism, hyperopia, myopia

Question 20

Phacoemulsification

Answer 20

Removes cataracts; US needle

Question 21

Photorefractive keratectomy

Answer 21

Laser reshapes corneal surface

Question 22

Retinal photocoagulation

Answer 22

Laser condenses retinal tissue; seals leaking blood vessels

Question 23

Scleral buckling

Answer 23

Repair detached retina

Question 24

Trabeculectomy

Answer 24

Surgical creation of drain to reduce intraocular pressure

Question 25

Vitrectomy

Answer 25

Surgical removal of all or part of vitreous humor; treats retinopathy

Question 26

Tonometer

Answer 26

Instrument used to measure pressure

Question 27

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 27

Instrument used for visual exam

Question 28

Optometry

Answer 28

Measurement of vision

Question 29

Retinoscopy

Answer 29

Visual exam of retina

Question 30

Visual activity

Answer 30

Sharpness of vision for either distance or near

Question 31

Emmetropia

Answer 31

Normal refractive condition of eye

Question 32

Intraocular lens

Answer 32

Artificial lens implanted; cataract surgery

Question 33

Miotic

Answer 33

Agent, constricts pupil

Question 34

Mydriatic

Answer 34

Agents, dilates pupil

Question 35

Optician

Answer 35

Fill prescription for lenses

Question 36

Optometrist

Answer 36

Prescribes corrective lenses