Eye Disorders

Question 1

diplopia

Answer 1

double vision

Question 2

glaucoma

Answer 2

causes damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. increased intraocular pressure is the primary risk factor

Question 3

myopia

Answer 3

nearsightedness

Question 4

hyperopia

Answer 4

farsightedness

Question 5

astigmatism

Answer 5

abnormal curvature of the cornea or lens

Question 6

strabismus

Answer 6

lazy eye

Question 7

exotropia

Answer 7

one eye turns outward

Question 8

esotropia

Answer 8

one eye turns inward

Question 9

hypertropia

Answer 9

one eye turns upward

Question 10

amblyopia

Answer 10

lazy eye - caused by strabismus

Question 11

presbyopia

Answer 11

reduced ability to focus on close objects due to advanced age

Question 12

amaurosis fugax

Answer 12

sudden temporary blindness in one eye

Question 13

blepharoptosis

Answer 13

drooping of the upper eyelid usually associated with aging

Question 14

xerophthalmia

Answer 14

dry eyes, often a result of vitamin A deficiency

Question 15

chalazion

Answer 15

cystic structure caused by blockage of the meibomian glands

Question 16

hordeolum or stye

Answer 16

acute abscess or bacterial infection of eyelid that causes redness, irritation, and foreign body sensation

Question 17

xanthelasma

Answer 17

mass consisting of yellowish plaques underneath the skin of the eyelid

Question 18

pterygium

Answer 18

benign growth of the conjuntiva of the eye

Question 19

blepharitis

Answer 19

generalized inflammation along the edge of the eyelid at the eyelash. depicted by white, flaky patches of skin

Question 20

ectropion

Answer 20

outward curling of the eyelid away from the globe causing constant uncontrolled tearing

Question 21

entropion

Answer 21

inward curling of the eyelid toward the globe

Question 22

conjunctivitis

Answer 22

pink eye

Question 23

scleritis

Answer 23

inflammation of the sclera

Question 24

anisocoria

Answer 24

pupils unequal in size

Question 25

cataract

Answer 25

degenerative disease characterized by clouding of the lens

Question 26

keratitis

Answer 26

inflammation of the cornea

Question 27

keratoconus

Answer 27

degenerative disorder in which the cornea becomes cone-shaped

Question 28

macular degeneration

Answer 28

photosensitive cells in the macular malfunction

Question 29

diabetic retinopathy

Answer 29

dilation and hemorrhaging of blood vessels in diabetics

Question 30

retinitis pigmentosa

Answer 30

progressive genetic disorder of the retina. includes tunnel vision preceded by night blindness and eventual blindness

Question 31

retinal detachment

Answer 31

state in which retina detached from choroid and supportive tissues