Extraocular Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
When the extraocular muscles are not functioning properly the eyes can go out of alignment, which is called
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Strabismus
2
Q
When a patient suffers from Strabismus, the fovea of one eye may not be directed at the same object as the other eye and cause
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Diplopia- Double vision
3
Q
If a condition is continually manifest or visible
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Tropia
4
Q
Some peoples brains are able to overcome a misalignment tendency and control it, this type of deviation is called
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Phoria
5
Q
To avoid confusion produced by diplopia the brain of child will often choose to ignore the image of the deviating eye, a process known as
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Suppression
6
Q
A condition where the eyes shift involuntarily in a rhythmic beating motion
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Nystagmus
