Cornea And Sclera

Question 1

Inflammation of the cornea

Answer 1

Keratitis

Question 2

Scratch on the cornea

Answer 2

Abrasion

Question 3

Tear of the protective epithelial layer

Answer 3

Laceration

Question 4

Breaks in the tissue

Answer 4

Lesions

Question 5

Bacterial or fungal infections of the lesions on the cornea

Answer 5

Corneal Ulcer

Question 6

When an infected cornea produces pus that accumulates in the anterior chamber, this condition is called

Answer 6

Hypopyon

Question 7

The virus that produces cold sores, can also lead to keratitis and corneal ulcers, this is called

Answer 7

Herpes Simplex Virus

Question 8

Common degenerative change in the cornea usually occurring in people above the age of 50. Outer edge of the cornea becomes opaque, but does not effect vision

Answer 8

Arcus Senilis

Question 9

Degenerative corneal disease where cornea thins and assumes the shape of a CONE, seriously effecting vision

Answer 9

Keratoconus

Question 10

Inflammation of the sclera that occurs in patients with autoimmune diseases

Answer 10

Scleritis