Eye Flashcards
1
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Conjunctiva
A
Thin outer lining of the eye and eyelid
2
Q
Cornea
A
Transparent frontal aspect of the eye, covering both iris and pupil
3
Q
EOMI
A
Extraocular muscles intact
Testing that examines function of eye muscle
4
Q
Fundoscopic exam
A
Use of 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 eye
7
Q
Pale conjunctiva
A
Pale inner aspect of eyelid
Can indicate anemia
8
Q
Periorbital ecchymosis
A
Bruising around eyes, indicative of trauma
9
Q
Photophobia
A
Light sensitivity
10
Q
PERRL
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Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Light
Common normal eye exam finding
11
Q
Scleral icterus
A
Yellowing of sclera (whites of the eye) due to jaundice
12
Q
Subconjunctival hemorrhage
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Blood in white part of the eye
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