Eye Key Words Flashcards
1
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Ophthalmology
A
Study of the eyes
2
Q
Intraocular
A
Within the globe
3
Q
Periocular
A
Around the globe
4
Q
Extraocular
A
Anything outside the eye
5
Q
Miosis
A
Small pupil
6
Q
Mydriatic
A
Any medicine or process that causes the eye to dilate
7
Q
Anisocoria
A
Pupils of two different sizes
8
Q
Retina
A
Where vision occurs
9
Q
Tapetum
A
Reflective surface of retina that enhances vision in the dark
10
Q
Conjunctival
A
Mucus membrane covering inner eyelids & globe of the eye area sites
*Double check this def
11
Q
Choroid
A
Vascular bed behind the retina
12
Q
Exophthalmos
A
13
Q
Nasolacrimal
A
Drainage system from the conjunctival area down the nose
14
Q
Heterochromia
A
Iris color of two different colors
- This can occur on one iris or two irises as two different colors
15
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Palpebrae
A
Plural for eyelids
