Eye Flashcards
where does the aqueous humor originate
ciliary body of posterior chamber
what is aqueous humor
clear, watery fluid
where does the aqueous humor drain
into the nervous system through canal of schlemm
*what is important to note about aqueous humor
production has to match outflow
what happens if pressure from aqueous humor builds
destruction of the optic nerve
patho of aqueous humor
originate in ciliary body of posterior chamber - flows thru the pupil into the anterior chamber
what is the role of the aqueous humor
nourishes/bathes whole part of the eye
visual pathway crosses at
optic chiasm
with a left sided stroke which eye would be effected
opposite side is effected - right eye
light passes through the eye through these structures
cornea, lens, aqueous humor, vitreous humor
structures must be clear for light to pass through, t or f
true
what conditions effect clarity of vision
cataracts, cornea abrasion
2 types of conjunctiva
bulbar - palpebral
what is conjunctiva
transparent mucous membrane covering inner surface of eyelid (palpebral) - extends over sclera (bulbar) - forming a pocket under eyelid -
conjunctiva that covers inner surface of eyelid
papebral
conjunctiva that extends over the sclera
bulbar
glands in conjunctiva secrete what
mucous and tears
what is sclera
the white of the eyes - shell which protects
how to communicate w/pt who is visually impaired
normal tone of voice - doesn’t mean they are deaf
use clock when offering food
what is the sighted guide technique for visual impairment
slightly to front - holding elbow - describe environment
what do you NOT want to do to environment w/visual impairment
change things around
dx studies of visual impairment
refractometry
ultrasonography
fluorescein angiography
amsler grid
what happens during refractometry
looking through lens (which looks clearer?)
what happens in fluorescein angiography
inject dye to look at vessels
when would you see fluorescein angiography used
retinopathy
when would you see amsler grid used
macular degeneration
what is myopia
near-sighted
what is hyperopia
far-sighted
what is astigmatism
cornea is uneven - light rays are bent right
what is presbyopia
normal aging of the eye - seen in elderly - lose ability to accommodate (focus)
what are refractive errors
myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia
uncorrectable visual impairments
total/functional blindness (legally blind), partially sighted
what is functional blindness
some light perception w/no usable vision
total/functional blindness are both legally blind, t or f
true
what is total blindness
no light perception, no usable vision
is partially sighted considered legally blind
no
to be classified legally blind you must meet this criteria
visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in better eye
visual field no > than 20 degrees in better eye
what does 20/200 vision mean
what a person can see at 20ft you can see at 200 ft
eye trauma types
non penetrating
contusion
abrasion
how would we treat a corneal abrasion
patch - cold compress - Tylenol
how would we trt penetrating eye injury
shield - refer to ophthalmology specialist - DON’T PULL IT OUT
how would we trt a splash injury to the eye
flush it - irrigate for 15-20 min (lukewarm or norm. saline)
what is hyphema
blunt trauma to the eye - blood covers eye
hyphema usually goes away on its own, t or f
true
retinal detachment is often described as a
curtain covering the eye
another term for external sty
hordeolum
how does a hordeolum present
red, swollen, tender
how do we treat hordeolum (sty)
warm compresses - Tylenol