eye pathology Flashcards
1
Q
cataract
A
clouding of the lens causing weakness in vision
2
Q
chalazion (kuh-lay-zee-uhn)
A
small hard cystic mass below lower eyelid
3
Q
diabetic retinopathy
A
retinal effects leading to vision loss
- microaneurysms (swelling in blood vessels)
- hemorrhages (blood vessels may bleed into sclera)
- dilation of retinal veins (blood vessels become blocked)
- neovascularization ( new blood vessels leak)
4
Q
glaucoma
A
increased pressure damaging the retina and optic nerve leading to vision loss
