Chapter 17: Eye Vocabulary Flashcards
Aqueous Humor
Watery fluid that circulate through the posterior and anterior chambers of the eye.
Blepharitis
Inflammation of the eyelid
Blepharoptosis
Prolapse (sagging) of an eyelid
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
Anisocoria
Pupils are of unequal size
Corneal abrasion
Defect in the surface of the cornea
Cycloplegic
Pertaining to paralysis of the ciliary muscle (causing paralysis of accommodation)
Dacryoadenitis
Inflammation of a lacrimal (tear) gland
Iritis
Inflammation of the iris
Iridic
Pertaining to the iris
Iridectomy
Removal of (a portion of) the iris
Keratitis
Inflammation of the cornea
Lacrimal
Pertaining to the tears
Lacrimation
The process of forming tears
Intraocular
Pertaining to within the eye
Opthalmologist
One who specializes in the study of the eye, its disorders and treatments
Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye
Ophthalmoplegia
Paralysis of the eye (muscles)
Optic
Pertaining to the eye or to vision
Optometrist
One who “measures” (examines) eyes and prescribes lenses
Optician
One who grinds lenses and fits glasses
Palpebral
Pertaining to the eyelid
Papilledema
Swelling of the optic disk (associated with increased intracranial pressure) and hyperemia (increased blood flow)
Phacoemulsification
Technique of cataract extraction using high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations that remove the clouded lens
Aphakia
Absence of the lens of the eye
Pupillary
Pertaining to the pupil
Retinitis
Inflammation of the retina
Hypertenxsvie Retinopathy
Disease of the retina associated with (secondary to) high blood pressure
Corneosclera
Pertaining to the cornea and scleral layers of the eye
Sclerities
Inflammation of the sclera
Uveities
Inflammation of the urea (vascular layer of the eye)
Vitreous humor
Clear, water fluid filling the jelly-like mass (vitreous body) that fill the cavity of the eyeball.
