Chapter 14: Special Senses (eyes) Flashcards

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Blepharoptosis

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Drooping of the upper eyelid

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Dropping or prolapse

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A twitching of the eyelid muscles May be due to eyestrain or nervous irritability

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Twitching, involuntary contraction

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Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye May be caused by a bacterial infection, a viral infection, allergy, or a response to the environment

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Conjunctiva

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Pertaining to the cornea

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Pertaining to

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Paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

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Ciliary body

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Inflammation of the lacrimal (tear) gland

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Inflammation

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Excessive flow of tears

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Discharge, flow

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Double vision caused by each eye focusing separately Ambiopia

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Eversion (turning outward) of the edge of the eyelid

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A state of normal vision The eye is at rest and the image is focused directly on the retina

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Inversion (turning inward) of the edge of the eyelid

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Inflammation of the outermost layers of the sclera

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Hard Also refers to sclera of the eye

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An obvious inward turning of one eve in relation to the other we Also called crosseyes

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An obvious outward turning of one eye in relation to the other eye Also called walleye

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Pertaining to outside the eye

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Outside, beyond

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Pertaining to

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One or more spots that appear to drift, or "float", across the visual field

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The examination of the funds of the eye, the base or the deepest part of the eye, with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope through a procedure called ophthalmoscopy

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Loss of vision, or blindness, in one-half of the visual field Also known as hemianopia

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Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye

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Inflammation of the iris

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Inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva of the eye

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Hard, horny Also refers to cornea of the eye

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A cone -shaped protrusion (bulging) of The Center of the cornea, not accompanied by inflammation, usually associated with thinning of the cornea The bulging results in distorted vision

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A fungal growth present on the cornea

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Pertaining to tears

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The secretion of tears from the lacrimal glands

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Abnormal constriction of the pupil of the eye

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An agent that causes the pupil of the eye to constrict

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Pertaining to

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Abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye

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Presence of an abnormal condition

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An agent that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate

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Pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal (tear) ducts

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Involuntary, rhythmic jerking movements of the eye These "quivering" movements may be from side to side, up and down, or a combination of both

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A medical doctor (M.D.) who specializes in the comprehensive care of the eye and visual system in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and injury Medically trained specialist who can deliver total eye care and diagnose general diseases of the body affecting the eye

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One who specializes in the study of

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The branch of medicine that specializes in the study of the diseases and disorders of the eye

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The study of

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Any disease of the eye

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Pertaining to the eyes or to sight

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Eye, vision

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Pertaining to

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A health professional (not an M.D.) who specializes in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses for glasses or for contact lenses

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Eye, vision

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Specialist in the field of study

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Doctor of optometry (O.D.) is responsible for examination of the eye, and associated structures - to determine vision problems Can prescribe lenses or optical aids

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To measure

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Practitioner

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Pertaining to the eyelid

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Swelling of the optic disc, visible upon ophthalmoscopic examination of the interior of the eye

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Abnormal sensitivity to light, especially the eyes

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Abnormal fear

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Loss of accommodation for near vision Poor near-vision due to the natural aging process

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Pertaining to the pupil of the eye

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Any disease of the retina

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Excision, or removal, of a portion of the sclera of the eye

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Surgical removal

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An area of depressed vision (blidness) within the usual visual field, surrounded by an area of normal vision An abnormal "blind spot"

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Inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye, which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid

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Pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye

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A refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be focused irregularly on the retina due to an abnormally shaped cornea or lens

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Acute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins stemming from seborrheic, allergies, or bacterial origin

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Occurs when the eyelid partially or entirely covers the eye as a result of a weakened muscles

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Loss of the sense of sight, or extreme visual limitations

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An inability to perceive visual colors sharply

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The lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy, losing its normal transparency and thus altering the perception of images due to the inteterence of light transmission to the retina

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A cyst or nodule on the eyelid, resulting from an obstruction of a meibumian gland, which is responsible for lubricating the margins of the eyelid

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Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the front part of the eyeball "Pink eye"

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A disruption of the cornea's surface epithelium commonly caused by an eyelash, a small foreign body, contact lenses, or a scratch from a fingernail

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Occurs as a consequence of long-term or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in which the tissues of the retina experience scarring

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"Turning out" or version of the eyelash margins (especially the lower eyelid) from the eyeball, leading to exposure of the eyelid and eyeball surface and lining

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" Turning in" of the eyelash margins (especially the lower margins), resulting in the sensation similar to that of a foreign body in the eye (redness, tearing, burning, and itching)

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An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball(s) typically due to an expanded volume of the orbital contents The eye (s) appear to bulge forward

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Ocular disorders identified as a group due to the increase in intraocular pressure, causing damage to the optic nerve

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Loss of vision or blindness in one-half of the visual field

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Bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland onginating with redness, swelling, and mild tenderness in the margins of the eyelash

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A refractive error in which the lens of the eyes cannot focus on an image accurately, resulting in impaired close vision that is blurred due to the light rays being focused behind the retina because the eyeball is shorter than normal

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A bleed into the anterior number of the eye, resulting from a postoperative complication or from a blunt eye injury

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Corneal inflammation caused by microorganisms, trauma to the eye,a break in the sensory innovation of the cornea, a hypersensitivity reaction, or a tearing defect (may be due to dry eyes or ineffective eyelid closure)

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Progressive deterioration of the retinal cells in the macula due to aging Known as senile or age-related macular degenerative (ARMD), this condition is a common and progressive cause of visual deficiency and permanent reading impairment in the adult over 65 years of age

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A refractive error in which the lens of the eye cannot focus on an image accurately, resulting in impaired distance vision that is blurred due to the light rays being focused in front of the retina because the eyeball is longer than normal Nearsightedness

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Inadequate vision at night or in faint lighting following reduction in the synthesis of rhodopsin, a compound in the rods of the retina that enables the eye to adjust to low-density light

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Vertical, horizontal, rotary, or mixed rhythmic involuntary movements of the eye caused by use of alcohol or certain drugs, lesions on the brain or inner ear, congenital abnormalities, nerve injury at birth, or abnormal retinal development May not be apparent to the patient

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A purulent (contains pus) inflammation of the conjunctiva and lor cornea in the newborn

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Pertaining to birth

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A refractive error occurring after the age of 40, when the lens of the eyes cannot focus on an image accurately due to its decreasing loss of elasticity

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An irregular growth of fibrovascular tissue from the conjunctiva onto the cornea, usually on the nasal side of the cornea, that can disrupt vision if it extends over the pupil

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The partial or complete spitting away of the retina from the pigmented vascular layer called the choroid, interrupting vascular supply to the retina and thus creating a medical emergency

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An opening in the retina that allows leakage of vitreous humour under the retina

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The presence of inflammation in the white, outside covering of the eyeball (the sclera)

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Defined area in one or both eyes that has a decreased visual function

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Failure of the eye to gaze in the same direction due to weakness in the muscles controlling the position of one eye

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An adhesion in the eye that develops as a complication of trauma, inflammation, or surgery or as a secondary condition of one of the following pathological conditions: cataracts, glaucoma, keratitis, or uveitis

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An infections eye disease caused by chlamydia trachomatis, which is chronic and will lead to blindness without effective treatment

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Inflammation of all or part of the middle vascular layer of the eye made up of the iris, the ciliary body, and the choroid

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Surgical transplantation of a donor cornea (cadaver's) into the eyes of a recipient, often under general anesthesia

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A group of tests used in evaluating the vestibula-ocular reflex

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A recording of the changes in the electrical potential of the retina after the stimulation of light

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Surgical removal of the anterior segment of the lens capsule along with the lens, allowing for the insertion of an intraocular lens implant

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Application of a fluorescein-stained sten'te filter paper strip moistened with a few drops of sterile saline or sterile anesthetic solution to the lower cul-de-sac of the eye to visualize a corneal abrasion

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Process of viewing the anterior chamber angle of the eye for evaluation, management, and classification of normal and abnormal angle structures

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Surgical process of cataract extraction and the insertion of an artificial lens in the patient's eye Restores visual acuity and provides improved depth perception, light refraction, and binocular vision

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Extraction of a small segment of the iris to open an anterior chamber angle and permit the flow of aqueous humor between the anterior and posterior chambers, thus relieving the person's intraocular pressure

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The transplantation of corneal tissue from one human eye to improve vision in the affected aye Corneal grafting

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Procedure in the form of laser vision correction for nearsightedness (myopia)

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The examination of the external and internal structures of the eye with an instrument called an ophthalmoscope

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The measurement of the thickness of the cornea

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Method of removing a lens by using ultrasound vibrations to split up the lens materials into tiny particles that can be suctioned out of the eye

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Surgical procedure in which a few layers of corneal surface cells are shaved off by an excimer laser beam to flatten the cornea and reduce myopia

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Surgical procedure that uses an argon laser to treat conditions such as glaucoma, retinal detachment, and diabetic retinopathy

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Examination of the external and internal structures of the eye, using a low-power microscope combined with a high-intensity light source that can be focused to slit as a slit beam Biomicroscopy

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The process of determining the intraocular pressure by calculating the resistance of the eyeball to an applied force causing indentation

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Tension, tone

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The surgical excision of a portion of corneoscleral tissue to decrease the intraocular pressure in persons with severe glaucoma

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The surgical creation of a permanent fistula used to drain fluid (aqueous humor) from the eye's anterior chamber Usually performed under general anesthesia

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Surgical removal of the vitreous from the middle of the eye

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Accommodation

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Age-related macular degeneration

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With correction (with glasses)

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Extracapsular cataract extraction

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Extraocular movement

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Electroretinogram

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Intracapsular cataract extraction

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Intraocular lens

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Intraocular pressure

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Laser in situ keratomileusis

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Right eye (ocular dexter)

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Left eye (ocular sinister)

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Each eye (oculus uterque)

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Pupils equal and reactive to light

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Pupils equal; react to light and accommodation

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Pupils equal; round, react to light, and accommodation

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Penetrating keratoplasty (corneal transplant)

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Rapid eye movement

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Without correction

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Visual activity

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Visual field

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Vitrectomy