Chapter 12- Words not built from word parts

Question 1

Amblyopia

Answer 1

Reduced vision in one eye caused by disease or misuse associated with strabismus, unequal refractive errors, or otherwise impaired vision

Question 2

Astigmatism (Ast)

Answer 2

Blurred vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens

Question 3

Cataract

Answer 3

Clouding of the lens of the eye

Question 4

Detached retina

Answer 4

Separation of the retina from the choroid in back of the eye

Question 5

Glaucoma

Answer 5

Eye disorder characterized by increase of intraocular pressure (IOP)

Question 6

Hypertopia

Answer 6

Farsightedness

Question 7

Macular degeneration

Answer 7

progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision

Question 8

Myopia

Answer 8

Nearsightedness

Question 9

Nystagmus

Answer 9

Involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes

Question 10

Presbyopia

Answer 10

Impaired vision as a result of aging

Question 11

Enucleation

Answer 11

Surgical removal of the eyeball

Question 12

LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

Answer 12

Laser procedre that reshapes the corneal tisse beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia.

Question 13

Phacoemulsification (PHACO)

Answer 13

Method to remove cataracts in which an ultrasonic neddle probe breaks up the lens, which is then aspirated.

Question 14

Retinal Photocoagulation

Answer 14

Intense beam of light from a laser condenses retinal tissue to seal leaking blood vessels, to destroy abnormal tissue or lesions, or to bond the retina to the back of the eye

Question 15

Trabeculectomy

Answer 15

Surgical creation of an opening that allows aqueous humor to drain out of the eye underneath the conjuctiva where it is absorbed

Question 16

Emmetropia (Em)

Answer 16

Normal refractive condition of the eye

Question 17

Intraocular lens (IOL)

Answer 17

Artificial lens implanted within the eye during cataract surgery

Question 18

Miotic

Answer 18

Agent that constricts the pupil

Question 19

Mydriatic

Answer 19

Agent that dilates the pupil

Question 20

Optician

Answer 20

Specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses (cannot prescribe lenses)

Question 21

Optometrist

Answer 21

Health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises

Question 22

Visual acuity (VA)

Answer 22

Sharpness of vision or either distance or near

Question 23

Nyctalopoa

Answer 23

Poor vision at night or in faint light (also called night-blindness)