Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Conjunctiva
A
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
2
Q
Cornea
A
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both the iris and pupil
3
Q
Extraocular Muscles Intact (EOMI)
A
Testing that examines the function of the eye muscle
4
Q
Fundoscopic Exam
A
The use of an ophthalmoscope to look through the pupil and examine the interior surface of the posterior eye
5
Q
Nystagmus
A
Involuntary “shaking” eye movements
6
Q
Ophthalmalgia
A
Pain in the eye
7
Q
Pale Conjunctiva
A
Pale inner aspect of the eyelid most often due to anemia
8
Q
Periorbital Ecchymosis
A
Bruising around the eyes, indicative of trauma
9
Q
Photophobia
A
Light Sensitivity
10
Q
Pupils are Equal, Round, and Reactive, to Light (PERRL)
A
Common normal eye exam finding
11
Q
Scleral Icterus
A
Yellowing of the sclera (whites of the eye) due to jaundice
