Chapter 49 - Sensory

Question 1

____ is nearsightedness (you can see close up)

Answer 1

Myopia

Question 2

____ is a gradual decline in the ability of the lens to accommodate or focus on close objects. Individual is unable to see near objects clearly

Answer 2

Presbyopia

Question 3

____ are cloudy or opaque areas in part of the lens or the entire lens that interfere with passage of light through the lens, causing problems with glare and blurred vision. This usually develop gradually, without pain, redness, or tearing in the eye.

Answer 3

Cataracts

Question 4

____ is a slowly progressive increase in intraocular pressure that, if left untreated, causes progressive pressure against the optic nerve, resulting in peripheral visual loss, decreased visual acuity with difficulty adapting to darkness, and a halo effect around lights.

Answer 4

Glaucoma

Question 5

____ is pathological changes occur in the blood vessels of the retina, resulting in decreased vision or vision loss caused by hemorrhage and macular edema.

Answer 5

Diabetic retinopathy

Question 6

____ is a condition in which the macula (specialized part of the retina responsible for central vision) loses its ability to function efficiently. First signs include blurring of reading matter, distortion or loss of central vision, and distortion of vertical lines.

Answer 6

Macular degeneration