Eyelids

Question 1

Bacterial infection of a gland surrounding an eyelash that produces a localized abscess is

Answer 1

Stye or external hordeolum

Question 2

Infection of a meibomian gland results in a abscess on the inside of the eyelid called

Answer 2

Internal hordeolum

Question 3

Common, low grade, chronic infection with inflammation of the eyelid margins is called

Answer 3

Blepharitis

Question 4

Abnormality where the upper eyelid droops, due to muscular or nerve damage or mechanical issues

Answer 4

Ptosis

Question 5

Congenital ptosis is caused by abnormal development of the muscle responsible for elevating the upper eyelid, called

Answer 5

Levator Palpebrae

Question 6

Turning of the lid margin outward/away from the eyeball

Answer 6

Ectropion

Question 7

The eyelid margins are turned inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against eyeball. Caused by excessive action of the orbicularis oculi muscle

Answer 7

Entropion

Question 8

Normal eyelid but the eyelashes are misdirected against the eye

Answer 8

Trichiasis

Question 9

Condition when the globe is not completely covered when the eyelids are closed

Answer 9

Lagophthalmos