Chapter 16 - Medical Words

Question 1

Process by which the muscles and lens of the eyes make adjustments to see objects at various distances.

Answer 1

accommodation

Question 2

Lazy eye

Answer 2

amblyopia

Question 3

Condition of lack of refractive powers of the eye

Answer 3

astigmatism

Question 4

Inflammation of the fair follicles and glands along the edges of the eyelids

Answer 4

blepharitis

Question 5

Drooping of the upper eyelid(s)

Answer 5

blepharoptosis

Question 6

Opacity of the lens most often occurs in older adults. Common symptoms are cloudy or blurry vision.

Answer 6

cataract

Question 7

Inflammation of the vascular layer of the eye

Answer 7

choroiditis

Question 8

Type of surgery that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue or can be used in the removal of cataracts and in the repair of retinal detachment.

Answer 8

cryosurgery

Question 9

Double vision

Answer 9

diplopia

Question 10

Normal or perfect vision

Answer 10

emmetropia

Question 11

Process of removing the eyeball from its orbit

Answer 11

enucleation

Question 12

Condition of crossed eyes

Answer 12

esotropia

Question 13

Condition of turning outward of one or both eyes

Answer 13

exotropia